As the day unfolded: White House riots intensify as violence ensues across the US, curfews imposed on multiple cities

George Floyd's death at the hands of Minneapolis police has sparked widespread riots in the United States with more than 25 cities in lockdown as demonstrators continue to clash violently with police.

Summary

Protests over the death last Monday of unarmed black man George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis erupted in more than 30 cities across the US on Saturday night
At least 40 cities in 23 states have imposed curfews, and most are expected to continue through Sunday night
There have been violent protests for four nights in Minneapolis, prompting the city's total lockdown after widespread property damage from fires and looting. Thousands marched through the city on Sunday afternoon ahead of its 8pm curfew
At least five people have died so far in the protests, one in Minneapolis, one in Detroit, two in Indianapolis and one in Chicago on Sunday.

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How did we get here?

As the protests in Minneapolis enter their sixth evening – with the movement spreading as far as London's Trafalgar Square – let's look back at the key events of the past week.

A fire burns inside of an Auto Zone store near the Third Police Precinct on May 27, 2020 in Minneapolis.Credit:Getty

A demonstrator raises his fist during a protest of the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis, in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Credit:AP

Thousands of demonstrators gather to protest the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on Friday.Credit:AP

It is now Sunday in the US and at least 25 cities have been placed under curfew. The death toll is understood to be at four, after two people were shot dead in Saturday's protest at Indianapolis. CNN reports 5000 National Guard members have been activated in 15 states.

Over the weekend, the protests have spread internationally, including to London, Berlin and Toronto, attracting the world's attention.

As the day unfolded: White House riots intensify as violence ensues across the US\, curfews imposed on multiple cities

As the day unfolded: White House riots intensify as violence ensues across the US, curfews imposed on multiple cities

George Floyd's death at the hands of Minneapolis police has sparked widespread riots in the United States with more than 25 cities in lockdown as demonstrators continue to clash violently with police.

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How did we get here?

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