Following days of violence, demonstrations in Washington were more peaceful after 7pm curfew was imposed
As protesters marching against police brutality took to the streets of Washington, troops from the National Guard assembled on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial – leading some protesters to say"The assembly came after the US capital imposed a 7pm curfew to try and curb violence that has flared between protesters and police over the last week, with citizens venting their anger at the death of George Floyd met with tear gas, rubber bullets and pepper spray.
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