It was the second Black Lives Matter protest in Leeds, following a joint protest with Black Voices Matter at Millennium Square last weekend. Social distancing measures were in place at Hyde Park today, with more than 100 volunteers handing out masks, hand sanitiser and directing protesters to marked-out areas of the park. Crowds listened to speakers, poets and took a 'mass knee' in remembrance of George Floyd. Here are 21 powerful pictures from the demonstration, taken by YEP photographer James Hardisty:
13. Black Lives Matter demonstration
Many protesters brought placards along to the demosntration Photo: James Hardisty
15. Black Lives Matter demonstration
A sign left near a statue of Queen Victoria in Hyde Park. The statue - and the nearby statue of Sir Robert Peel - has been the subject of a petition for its removal Photo: Danny Lawson/PA Wire
16. Black Lives Matter demonstration
A dancer performs on stage during the rally Photo: Danny Lawson/PA Wire
17. Black Lives Matter demonstration
A woman holds a banner during the protest Photo: Danny Lawson/PA Wire
18. Black Lives Matter demonstration
People take part in the demonstration Photo: James Hardisty