A traffic sign signals directions around the monument at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP)Crews have removed the concrete barriers that blocked traffic at a Minneapolis intersection where a memorial to George Floyd was assembled after his death last year. It took the city crews less than four hours to clear the barriers, artworks, flowers and other items from 38th Street and Chicago Avenue where Mr Floyd was killed. It is informally known as George Floyd Square. Expand Close A sign greets visitors at George Floyd Square (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP) / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp A sign greets visitors at George Floyd Square (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP)A fist sculpture, which stands several feet tall, will remain, Ms McKenzie said. Expand Close A crowd gathers near the petrol station at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP) / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp A crowd gathers near the petrol station at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP)Mr Floyd, who is not related to George Floyd, said his group was in talks with the city for about three months to figure out how to reopen the intersection.

Source: Irish Independent June 03, 2021 16:41 UTC