Ed Sheeran and U2 have both cancelled their St Louis concerts as more protests erupt in the Missouri city over the acquittal of a white cop who shot dead a black man in 2011.  Friday night’s upheaval saw 32 people arrested and at least ten officers injured – including one who had his jaw broken and another who dislocated his shoulder. On Saturday, another 300 marched at West County Center Mall to carry on their

demonstration for a second night. Macy’s closed its doors in fear of the crowd and there was an increased police presence at the mall.  They are angry about the acquittal of white cop Jason Stockley who was cleared of murdering black drug dealer Anthony Smith in 2011 on Friday after years of anticipation. READ MORE

 


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