People across Wales urged to 'take the knee' in socially distanced protest for George Floyd

People across Wales and the UK are being urged to 'Take the knee' on their doorsteps for a socially distanced protest in solidarity with protesters in the US by an anti-racism campaign group.

Stand Up to Racism (SUTR) has organised a protest for 6 pm on Wednesday as part of a day of action against discrimination following the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis.

The 46-year-old black man died after a police officer held him down by pressing his knee into his neck.

An event is being held outside Cardiff City Hall so people can show solidarity with Mr Floyd.

Last week, thousands of people across the UK took part in the 'take a knee' protest.

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• The Black Lives Matter protests that took place across Wales this weekend

SUTR said the campaign was inspired by the kneeling protest staged by American football star Colin Kaepernick in 2016 that has become synonymous with the Black Lives Matter movement.

Weyman Bennett of SUTR said: “Racism is the underlying condition that continues to kill black and BAME communities.