In pictures: Trayvon Martin protests after Zimmerman freed

Protesters angered by George Zimmerman's acquittal fill Times Square in New York (14 July)

Protests, largely peaceful, have been taking place across the US over George Zimmerman's acquittal for the killing of black teenager Trayvon Martin. Times Square in New York City was filled.

Protesters in Los Angeles stop traffic on a freeway (14 July)

In Los Angeles, angry demonstrators stopped traffic on a freeway. LA has been scarred by race riots in the past - in 1967 and 1992 - but there was no unrest this time.

Protester JoAnn Vega in Miami puts finishing touches on a sign (14 July)

Many protesters - like JoAnn Vega in Miami - donned hooded sweatshirts as a sign of solidarity with the 17-year-old, who was wearing a hoodie on the night he was shot.

Demonstrators in Times Square, New York (14 July)

President Barack Obama called Trayvon Martin's death "a tragedy for America" and appealed for calm. By and large, demonstrators complied.

Woman holding a sign in support of Trayvon Martin in Jacksonville, Florida (14 July)

Many African-American protesters - like this woman holding a sign in Jacksonville, Florida - identify with Trayvon Martin and his family.

Protesters in Detroit (14 July)

In Detroit, which has a large African-American population, crowds gathered to show their anger at the verdict. Mr Zimmerman's lawyers argued he acted in self-defence.

Oakland, California police put out a small fire set by protesters angered by Zimmerman's acquittal (14 July)

Although most protests were peaceful, there was some disorder in Oakland, California. Some protesters broke windows and set small fires, like this one put out by police.

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