PM: UK protests 'subverted by thuggery'

Synopsis

Protests in London for social change turn violent for a second night as police face attacks from angry crowds. Bottles and fireworks are thrown, leading to pockets of disorder. The Prime Minister condemns the violence, stating that while peaceful protest is a right, attacking police is unacceptable. Earlier, thousands of demonstrators gather outside the US Embassy, expressing solidarity and frustration over years of oppression. In Bristol, protesters tear down a statue of former slave trader Edward Auster, an act criticized by the Home Secretary, who calls it disgraceful. The Home Secretary emphasizes that such actions distract from the true cause of the protests. The events echo the global outcry for justice following George Floyd's death, highlighting the need for a clear message amidst the chaos.