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June 20, 2020 7.44 pm This story is over 25 months old

Hundreds march for Black Lives Matter in second Lincoln protest

A peaceful event in Lincoln once again

A peaceful second Lincoln Black Lives Matter protest. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

By Ellis Karran Local News Reporter

Hundreds of people joined the march for Lincoln’s second Black Lives Matter protest on Saturday afternoon.

After the support behind the first protest on June 4, organisers decided to arrange a second march. Around 500 people attended on June 20.

Everyone met outside the University of Lincoln library at 5pm, before marching uphill to the cathedral, the same spot the first protest was held.

At the meeting point were floor markings to encourage social distancing, as well as PPE and signs for people who didn’t have them.

Volunteers and stewards who organised the Cleethorpes event were also in attendance, helping to maintain order.

Veterans greeted the march next to the war memorial on the High Street, and gave a round of applause to those protesting.

The Lincoln City Centre Police said in a statement: “Nice to see the veterans at the war memorial stood clapping as the black lives matter protest went by this evening. Both groups were passionate and very civilised.

“The City of Lincoln really set an example to the rest of the country of what a peaceful protest looks like.”

Chants of “Black Lives Matter,” “we want change” and “no justice, no peace” rang out through the centre of the city.

When everyone arrived at the cathedral, Leonard Chatonzwa once again led proceedings with rallying cries and thank you messages.

Speeches were given by people from a range of ages within the black community, but the main topic was one of unity and togetherness.

There was a touching moment when everyone joined in to wave their arms and sing along to ‘This Little Light Of Mine’.

You can watch our full livestream of the event here:

Here is the full photo gallery from the event:

Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Humberside Police

28 mins ago

CCTV appeal: Man hospitalised in alleged Cleethorpes assault

Do you recognise this man? | Photo: Humberside Police

Do you recognise the man in these images?

We would like to speak to him in connection with a reported assault at a venue on North Street, Cleethorpes, in the early hours of Sunday 24 July.

It was reported that a man assaulted another man, who was taken to hospital for treatment on his injuries.

Extensive enquiries have been ongoing, but if you are the man in the images, or if you know who he is, you can contact us on 101, quoting log 141 of 25 July.

Lincolnshire Police

34 mins ago

Teen punched and robbed of designer bag by balaclava-wearing youths
Police are appealing for witnesses

| Photo: Lincolnshire Police

We are appealing for witnesses following an alleged robbery at around 2.30pm in North Parade, Grantham yesterday (18 August).

This offence took place in the middle of the afternoon in a busy area, and we believe that there may be people who witnessed this, or may have captured the incident itself or the group of youths in the moments before or after in the surrounding streets.

We are asking our community if they have any CCTV, dashcam, or mobile phone footage they can share which could help with our enquiries. We are particularly keen to hear from any drivers who may have been in North Parade at around 2.30pm who have dashcam.

Officers were called to reports that a teenage boy had been approached by a group of around five youths, all boys or young men, who had demanded he hand over a designer bag. One of the group is then reported to have punched the victim to the head, causing an injury before taking the bag. All five then left the area.

Several of the youths were on bikes, wearing black balaclavas and one is reported to have been wearing a light blue tracksuit.

Officers carried out an immediate search of the surrounding streets, and arrested two people in connection with the offence within 40 minutes of the incident being reported.

The bag taken has been recovered.

A 13-year-old boy and a 18-year-old man arrested on suspicion of robbery have released on police bail while investigations continue.

If you can help there are a number of ways to get in touch:

By calling 101 quoting incident 223 of 18 August.
By emailing force.[email protected] quoting incident 223 of 18 August in the subject line.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.