Published 12:26 IST, May 29th 2020

Trump threatens to send National Guard to keep Minneapolis protesters under control

US President Donald Trump called on Minneapolis Mayor to bring the city under control which has witnessed violent clashes over George Floyd's death

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As protests over death of African-American man George Floyd took a violent turn with incidents of fire and clashes being reported from Minneapolis, US President Donald Trump called on Minneapolis Mayor to bring city under control. 

Warning local authorities over violent protests taking place in 'great American city,' Trump said, eir 'Left Radical Mayor' Jacob Frey takes action or National Guard would be sent to control situation. He furr criticised Mayor Jacob Frey as "very weak" and showing "a total lack of leadership."

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US president alleged that some people were dishouring  memory of George Floyd. Assuring Military support to Minneapolis Goverr Tim Walz, Trump gave state officials authority "assume control" if situation gets worse. He furr warned that if people resort to looting, authorities will open fire. 

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tragic events surrounding arrest and subsequent death of George Floyd has resulted in mass protests across United States. 46-year-old resident of Minnesota was arrested by police officers on Monday, May 25. A tussle between both parties resulted in a police officer - Derek Chauvin - pinning Floyd to floor with his knee placed on Floyd's neck which caused his death.  incident was recorded by a nearby bystander and shows  police officer kneeling on Floyd's neck.

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Protest over George Floyd's death

Minneapolis and several or US cities witnessed numerous riots and protests in last few days over tragic incident. African-American community paid hom to Floyd and demanded that  police officer be charged with murder. As per reports, angry protesters gained access to a Minneapolis police precinct on Thursday, third straight night of violent protests spreading beyond city limits.

video showed protesters entering building, where fire alarms blared and sprinklers ran as blazes were set. Police appeared to have left building beforehand. police station is located in neighbourhood t far from where Floyd died on Monday, May 25.

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Looting In Minneapolis 

On second night of demonstrations on Wednesday, protesters began looting stores near a police precinct and setting fires. A local news channel's helicopter foot showed protesters milling in streets near city's 3rd Precinct station, with some running in and out of nearby stores. Many stores showed signs of dam and looting. video also showed people entering smaller stores through broken windows and leaving with merchandise.

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12:25 IST, May 29th 2020