Black Lives Matter protest moved online due to rise in coronavirus cases in Leeds

By Rebecca Marano
Published 11th Sep 2020, 06:00 BST
Updated 11th Sep 2020, 09:10 BST
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The Black Lives Matter protest which was to be held in Millennium Square has moved online due to a rise in coronavirus cases in Leeds.

The protest, which is being held with Leeds Stand Up To Racism, will now be a virtual demonstration.

It will begin at 6pm on Friday, September 11 - the day a judge is to hear whether those accused of killing George Floyd will be tried collectively or as individuals.

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A Leeds Stand Up To Racism spokesman said: "Due to the rise in positive Covid 19 cases in Leeds we will not be holding an outdoor vigil for George Floyd and opposing racist police.

The Black Lives Matter protest on Woodhouse Moor (Photo: Danny Lawson/PA Wire)The Black Lives Matter protest on Woodhouse Moor (Photo: Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
The Black Lives Matter protest on Woodhouse Moor (Photo: Danny Lawson/PA Wire)