Black Lives Matter protesters in Bristol tear down statue of slave trader
dailystar.co.ukBlack Lives Matter movement.Footage shared on Twitter shows the crowd use ropes to pull down the statue after covering it with a plastic sheet.They then proceed to hit the statue with a skateboard, spit on the statue and spray it with silver paint.The group is seen screaming in high spirits and waving the placards.One protester appears to pose with his knee on the statue's neck – reminiscent of the viral video showing George Floyd, an African-American who died being restrained by a Minnesota police officer.The statue of Edward Colston has been a problematic debate in recent years with a growing awareness of the merchant's involvement in slavery.Although he is remembered for his philanthropy in Bristol, the slave trade has made the memorial.
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