Several hundred people gathered near Washington University after dark to cap off a day of rallies across St. Louis and a nearby suburb that remained peaceful. "But this is a protest that addresses injustices not only happening here in St. Louis but around the country." Rock band U2 cancelled a concert scheduled for Saturday night in St. Louis, and singer Ed Sheeran did the same for his show on Sunday, citing security concerns. “Deeply saddened at what has happened in St. Louis and having to cancel our show tonight,” U2 singer Bono said in a post on Instagram. At one point, demonstrators threw rocks and paint at the home of St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson, police said.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 17, 2017 03:00 UTC