Black Lives Matter protest at Preston's Flag Market

It was the latest in the series of such events held across the UK and as a show of solidarity following the death of George Floyd in America.

International outrage followed the death of the 46-year-old in Minneapolis last month and hundreds of people have come together across the country to protest for the Black Lives Matter movement.

The Preston event included a variety of speakers and followed similar events in nearby locations such as Blackpool, Lytham and Southport, where there was a protest on Saturday.

Hundreds have gathered in support of the events, with the message from organisers: "“Across the UK and globe people are showing their support and peacefully protesting to show they stand with the black community and against the oppression and police brutality they face."