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Manchester reacts to George Floyd death with peaceful vigil and disruptions

Manchester reacts to George Floyd death with peaceful vigil and disruptions

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(AP) – Authorities say 10 adults and three juveniles have been arrested in New Hampshire’s largest city after a crowd gathered and some people set off fireworks and threw bottles and other items at police vehicles, hours after a peaceful vigil was held in memory of George Floyd.

Police in Manchester shut down off-ramps in both directions from Interstate 293 at South Willow Street as they worked to control the crowd late Tuesday into early Wednesday. most arrests were for disorderly conduct and riot.

Earlier Tuesday, police said hundreds of people came to Stark Park for a peaceful demonstration in memory of Floyd, a black man who died in police custody.

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