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Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin taken into custody after George Floyd death

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Police officer Derek Chauvin has been taken into custody following the death of George Floyd. Mr Floyd died on Monday after the cop was filmed pushing his knee down on his neck - despite the victim repeatedly saying he could not breathe.

Horrifying footage of the incident has sparked huge anger, with widespread protests and calls for officers to face murder charges.

Chauvin was later fired, along with three other police officers involved in the arrest. Witnesses have disputed the Minneapolis Police Department's claims that 46-year-old Mr Floyd - who was unarmed - was resisting arrest.

Today Minneapolis City Council Vice President Andrea Jenkins said Chavin and Mr Floyd knew each other because they had both worked as bouncers at the same

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