Demonstrations like it have taken place worldwide since 46-year-old George Floyd died in police custody in Minneapolis, Minnesota in the USA on Monday, May 25.
Since then police officer Derek Chauvin, who kept his knee on Mr Floyd’s neck for eight minutes and 46 seconds according to a criminal complaint, has been charged with second-degree murder.
Three other officers at the scene who were previously uncharged now face counts of aiding and abetting murder.
To mark yesterday’s well-attended protest in Guildhall Square, we’ve compiled eight striking images from the event taken by our photographer Habibur Rahman – recognising the number of whole minutes Mr Floyd was forcefully restrained, even after tragically losing consciousness.
1. 'The only thing that should be separated by colour is our washing'
Four-year-old Nala-Paris Mbah makes a powerful statement in front of the crowds at yesterday's protest. | JPIMedia Photo: Habibur Rahman
2. Together they stand
A sea of masked protestors unite bearing powerful messages. | JPIMedia Photo: Habibur Rahman
3. Under the eyes of Her Majesty
Hundreds of demonstrators gather beneath the Civic Offices and the statue of Queen Victoria. | JPIMedia Photo: Habibur Rahman
4. 'Black Lives Matter'
A demonstrator looks up intently as a speaker addresses the crowd on the Guildhall steps. | JPIMedia Photo: Habibur Rahman