New York City latest to announce curfewpublished at 21:27 British Summer Time 1 June 2020
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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio have announced a citywide curfew, lasting from 23:00 to 05:00 (3:00 to 9:00 GMT) tomorrow.
The curfew follows looting and property damage in Manhattan and Brooklyn on Sunday, after mostly peaceful protests. Hundreds of people were arrested.
Officials said they will double the city's police presence to prevent violence and damage to property.
"I stand behind the protestors and their message, but unfortunately there are people who are looking to distract and discredit this moment," Cuomo said, adding that the violence only undermines the cause.
Mayor de Blasio said he and the police commissioner have also discussed recent incidents "where officers didn't uphold the values of this city", and that information on accountability measures would come later today.
In Minnesota, where Floyd was killed, Governor Tim Walz has ordered a curfew in the twin cities of Minneapolis and St Paul from 22:00 until 04:00, through Tuesday.