Mourners at a memorial service in the United States have declared a 'pandemic of racism' led to the murder of African-American man, George Floyd.

Hundreds attended the gathering - the first of at least three services - including civil rights leaders, who vowed Mr Floyd's death at the hands of police would be a catalyst for social change.

As North America correspondent James Glenday reports, protests over the killing have continued into a 10th straight day.

WARNING: This report contains images that some may find distressing.

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