Protesters gather in Salford park for anti-racism demonstration

Manchester City footballer Raheem Sterling has joined a host of football stars in a campaign to demand change in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement.Appearing in a social media video alongside BBC presenter Gary Lineker, they're also joined by fellow England players Jadon Sancho, Jordan Henderson, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Lucy Bronze.Kevin De Bruyne also takes a stand along with former Manchester City defenders Vincent Kompany and Gael Clichy, and Bayern Munich’s David

Stockport home last month.

Manchester Evening News found and spoke to Mohamed Ali - the 26-year-old security guard from Bolton who, during a time of division around the world, stopped the fighting and started the talking. Mohamed was born in Sudan and moved over to the UK, aged 18, forced to escape fighting in his home country.

protesters have taken to the streets of Manchester in recent days in response to the death of George Floyd in America.

Manchester Council have announced they will review every statue in the city in response to the Black Lives Matter protests. Thousands of people joined demonstrations all over the country this weekend, including in Manchester, London and Bristol.

Sterling was speaking to BBC Newsnight and was asked about the comments of Home Secretary Priti Patel, who said the protests were illegal as they contravened social distancing laws designed to prevent the spread of coronavirus.However, the Manchester City star insisted that as long as the protests were safe and peaceful, they are necessary."I know this might sound a little bit cheesy but the only disease right now is the racism that we are fighting," he said.Get the latest breaking Man City news

hereThere was also a march across the city, and speeches.The M.E.N.

hereThe mayors will select some of their favourite music from Manchester and Liverpool acts, and the event will raise funds for those affected by the coronavirus.It comes as thousands of people attended protests across the country in the wake of the death of George Floyd in the United States.A third day of demonstrations has taken place across Manchester city centre today.A statement posted by United We Stream read: "We have taken the decision to postpone tonight's show because this weekend does

A statue of a 17th century slave trader was pulled down during protests in Bristol.Thousands of people joined Black Lives Matter demonstrations in Bristol as well as Manchester and London over the weekend.On Sunday, at least 5,000 packed into the College Green area of Bristol to hear from speakers and hold an eight-minute silence - the length of time George Floyd was restrained during an arrest in America which lead to his death.During the protests, demonstrators pulled down the controversial

Chants of “I can’t breathe” rang out across central Manchester as anti-racist protesters took to the streets to demonstrate as part of the Black Lives Matter movement.The haunting last words of George Floyd were repeated again and again and plastered across banners and placards during a huge protest in the city centre.Mr Floyd’s death has sparked protests across the United States and the UK with thousands of people marching on cities to demand change.Mr Floyd, 46, died in police custody in the

The MCRBLM Protest is on June 7 at 2pm at St. Peter’s Square. A separate group called Manchester March have also organised a 'peaceful, static, socially distanced protest' today (Saturday) at Piccadilly Gardens. More information can be found on their Twitter pages.

Speaking at the Downing Street press briefing on Friday, he said: "Ahead of this weekend, when I know that there are plans for further protests, I want to say something to you as Health Secretary."Like so many, I'm appalled by the death of George Floyd. "And I understand why people are deeply upset.

Police continue to investigate after gun shots were fire on a street in Salford.

The family of murdered Manchester soldier Lee Rigby have spoken out over social media posts they said have been used 'in a divisive way to fuel arguments against the Black Lives Matter protests'.

Three more police officers have been charged in connection with the death of George Floyd in the United States as protests continued for a ninth night.

Activists protesting against the death of George Floyd knelt in the middle of Oxford Road during a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Manchester.

Salford has the highest rate of deaths from coronavirus in Greater Manchester, figures show.