A video appearing to show a police officer pinning Mr. Floyd to the ground by placing his knee on Mr. Floyd's neck has given rise to some of the worst civil unrest the USA has seen in decades - the police officer with his knee on Mr. Floyd's neck has since been charged with third degree murder - three other police officers were sacked.
5. Black Lives Matter NI
Three young women hold their placards aloft at the rally in Belfast. Photo: Presseye
6. Black Lives Matter NI
The rally is a symbol of solidarity with those in the USA peacefully protesting the death of African-American, George Floyd, who died in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 25. Photo: Presseye
7. Black Lives Matter NI
'Raise the degree' is in reference to the former police officer who was charged with murder in the third degree of George Lloyd. Many protesters want the man in question to be charged with first degree murder. Photo: Presseye
8. Black Lives Matter NI
'Too many cops, not enough justice' reads a placard at the solidarity rally in Belfast on Monday. Photo: Presseye