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George Floyd: Police department building goes up in flames during protests

Fireworks had reportedly been set off, which started the fire. Photo: Reuters.

A police station in Minneapolis has been set on fire after protesters calling for justice for George Floyd set off fireworks, according to reports. Dramatic images show the Minneapolis Police Department’s Third Precinct surrounded by flames on Thursday night, local time.

The station's windows were broken and protesters climbed over fences as officers retreated having fired projectiles, reports the New York Times.

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