Black Lives Matter Protests across the Midlands
In Nottingham, tram services have been disrupted after protesters lay on the tracks. Traffic around Birmingham Airport was also brought to a standstill after demonstrations in Birmingham.
Police arrive at scene of Nottingham tram protest
Police have arrived at the scene of a protest on the tracks of the Nottingham Tram. People have been lying on the tracks outside the Royal Centre Tram stop.
Trams have not been able to run between Royal Centre and Market Square.
There are reports the protest could be linked to the Black Lives Matter movement.
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