Thousands of people attended a peaceful and socially distanced march through Liverpool city centre this afternoon to support the Black Lives Matter movement.
The march started at 1pm today, from Rialto in Toxteth, before heading towards Catherine Street down Hardman St and through Renshaw St before ending up at St George's Hall at around 2pm.
It was described as a peaceful turnout, with organisers urging those attending to wear a mask.
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Other demonstrations were also held across the North West and the rest of the country today, including in Bolton, Newcastle and London.
They come as part of an international movement against the killing of George Floyd by a police officer in the USA on May 25.
Mr Floyd was pinned to the ground by police officers in Minneapolis, as one officer held him down by pressing a knee onto his neck for over eight minutes, while he shouted "I can't breathe."
Today's march in Liverpool ended with speeches outside St George's Hall, where a demonstration was also held two weeks ago.
Photos taken at the march show some of the most poignant banners and signs held by the crowd.
A sign held by one man read "Scousers against racism", while others said "Get up, stand up, don't give up the fight."
A message on one sign said "The People's Republic of Liverpool supports Black Lives Matter."
While other signs held by the crowd read "Scousers stand together" and "You'll Never Walk Alone."
Crowds were seen walking past St John's Shopping Centre this afternoon, carrying signs that said "You messed with the wrong generation" and "Silence = compliance."
As the crowd reached St George’s Hall they were greeted by the sound of Katumba drummers.
As more and more marchers turned up the atmosphere felt impassioned but respectful as people cheered and held up signs outside the great hall.
When the Katumba drummers stopped the crowd clapped and roared their approval.
Protester Kolade Ladipo, was among those leading the chants on the steps, with thousands of people joining in.
Earlier this month, striking images of the 20-year-old were shared thousands of times across the world and even appeared in a British Vogue feature about the peaceful protests in the UK.
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