TWENTY-THREE people have been arrested during a Black Lives Matter protest at the US Embassy in London as fury mounts over the death of George Floyd.

The Met Police confirmed the people were arrested during the protest on suspicion of a number of offences - including assaults on officers.

A woman appears to scream as she is held by police during the George Floyd protest in LondonCredit: London News Pictures

Police shout at protesters during clashes in LondonCredit: London News Pictures

Hundreds turned out for the march in LondonCredit: AFP or licensors

It came as hundreds of activists gathered in the capital holding placards reading "racism has no place" and "no justice, no peace".

Mr Floyd died after a Minneapolis police officer was filmed kneeling on his neck in a now infamous video.

Protests have occurred in a number of US cities as activists clashed with police - with the demos now spreading to the UK.