Thousands of people across the UK have joined protests in support of the #BlackLivesMatter movement this week.

Protesters have marched across London, Manchester and Cardiff so far - and now a protest is set to happen in Wrexham this Sunday.

The protests are part of a campaign against police brutality and in support of the fight for racial equality and justice.

Protests sparked when George Floyd, an African-American in the US, was killed after Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin held his knee to Mr Floyd's neck for eight minutes and 46 seconds.

This was despite Mr Floyd's pleas for his life and repeatedly stating "'I can't breathe".

Office Chauvin has been charged with murder in the third degree but has not yet been prosecuted.

Mr Floyd's is one of many cases which have spurred the movement including Michael Brown in Ferguson, and Eric Garner in New York.

The North Wales peaceful protest is set to be held at Queens Square, Wrexham at 1 pm on June 7.

Organisers are asking those who attend to maintain a social distance and to wear facemasks.

A 'BLM Wrexham Protest (online)' has also been organised, which is being used as a space to raise awareness and share information.

While many residents showed their support, some negative comments have shown organisers why they feel these protests are necessary.

Several users responded simply with: "All lives matter."

Others responded to the news of the protests on Facebook by listing incidents where white people experience injustice or brutality.

To which, one person explained the Black Lives matter movement does not mean other lives to do not matter, that black lives matter more than other lives, or that people of other races do not experience inequality or injustice.

They continued: "Of course all lives matter, but that said in response to Black Lives Matter is very counterproductive and quite offensive to the innocent people affected by racism.

"By saying black lives matter, we don't mean any disrespect to anyone else who has lost their life or has experience injustice.

"Right now, it is very important to work towards a better future for everyone, and so we are starting with one of the biggest issues. Racism."

UK Police leaders have also issued a statement condemning the killing of George Floyd.

They said: "We stand alongside all those across the globe who are appalled and horrified by the way George Floyd lost his life. Justice and accountability should follow.

"We know people want to make their voices heard. The right to lawful protest is a key part of any democracy, which UK police uphold and facilitate. But coronavirus remains a deadly disease, and there are still restrictions in place to prevent its spread. So for whatever reason people want to come together, we ask that people continue to work with officers at this challenging time."

North Wales Police boss, Arfon Jones said: "I utterly condemn the violence that led to the death of George Floyd.

"I was sickened when I saw the footage for the first time. There were three police officers there, and Mr Floyd did not appear to be resisting.

"As a former police officer, I felt ashamed. What happened in Minneapolis has given a bad name to the police service right across the world.

"Donald Trump's response has been equally reprehensible. He is using this tragedy for political purposes to appeal to his White supremacist base.

"He is deliberately inflaming an already volatile situation, and that is unforgivable."

Wrexham AFC said it "stood with George Floyd and all victims in the fight for equality. Today we use our voice to support an equal platform for all within our society".

"We are all equal, we are all human."