US correspondent Cam Stewart says while the majority of protesters in the United States are peaceful, it is a small percentage “that’s really causing the problem”.
Violent demonstrations have spread across the US following the death of unarmed black man George Floyd who was killed by police, sparking riots over police brutality.
Mr Cameron told Sky News incentives for citizens to riot became “a blur” between real race issues and anarchy. He said protests ramped up in Washington DC where protesters lit the basement of St John’s Church – traditionally the place of worship for presidents – on fire. “Even to see that was such a symbolic gut punch, if you like, to America,” he said. Image: AP
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