Protests in US after release of Tyre Nichols arrest video – BBC News

January 28, 2023 by News Desk

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Warning: This video contains disturbing scenes and graphic violence.
Peaceful protests have taken place after Footage of a traffic stop that has seen five ex-Memphis police officers charged with murder shows them kicking and punching a motorist for several minutes as he cries out for his mother.
Officers are seen beating Tyre Nichols, 29, in the videos from the 7 January arrest, with no signs of him resisting.
US President Joe Biden said he was “deeply pained” by the “horrific” clip.
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