Peaceful protester takes a knee and tells police 'I love you' - but is arrested
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mirror.co.ukA young black protester took a knee and told baton-wielding police officers "I love you" as he made a peaceful plea for unity - but he was arrested and thrown in jail.
The shocking scene unfolded during a demonstration in the US city of Charleston, South Carolina, following the police killing of George Floyd.
Givionne “Gee” Jordan Jnr, 23, kneeled in front of more than a dozen officers wearing riot gear, telling them "I am not your enemy, you are not my enemy" during an impassioned speech as other demonstrators - black and white - crouched around him in solidarity.
But a group of officers wearing gas masks emerged from behind the line and appeared to single out Mr Jordan as he was pulled to his feet, handcuffed and led away.
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