Liverpool buildings turning purple to remember George Floyd

The city's mayor made the statement after continued unrest in the United States

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George Floyd to be remembered in Liverpool as Joe Anderson turns city buildings purple

Liverpool landmarks will turn purple on Tuesday to remember victim of police brutality George Floyd, Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson has said.

The unarmed African-American security guard died in Minneapolis, United States, after being arrested by police.

A video showed the security guard saying he was in pain and couldn't breathe while being held down before he died.

The police officer's action has been condemned by the mayor of Minneapolis Jacob Frey, who said that if most people had done what the police officer did to Mr Floyd, they would "already be behind bars".

Mayor Anderson responded: "Our city has always stood up for justice @jacob_frey so Liverpool will stand with you and Minneapolis during these difficult days.

"We will light our buildings purple on Tuesday to remember George Floyd and show communities, everywhere, that justice must be seen."