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Baltimore curfew lifted by mayor following protests

A daily 10pm curfew in Baltimore, which had been in effect for five nights following violent protests over the death of Freddie Gray, has been lifted by the city's mayor.

It comes after six police officers involved in Gray's arrest were charged over his death, including counts of manslaughter and murder.

A post-mortem revealed Gray suffered a broken neck after being handcuffed, shackled and placed head-first into a police van.

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Tense standoff outside Baltimore City Hall

Crowds cheering the news that six police officers are facing charges over the death and detention of Freddie Gray are being monitored by the National Guard, who were called in after several days unrest.

ITV News Washington Correspondent Robert Moore is there:

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