Black Lives Matter demonstration on Island today

A Black Lives Matter demonstration will take place on the Isle of Man later today.

At around 12pm people are expected to gather opposite the Villa Marina for the start of a peaceful protest.

Organisers say they will be spreading awareness and raising money, while masks and gloves will be worn for protection.

The march will begin at 12.10pm and arrive at Regent Street at 1pm where a nine-minute silence will then be held.

It comes as thousands of people have been demonstrating across the US, UK and over the world following the death of African-American George Floyd.