People at the Black Lives Matter protest in EastbournePeople at the Black Lives Matter protest in Eastbourne
People at the Black Lives Matter protest in Eastbourne

Hundreds in Eastbourne join peaceful Black Lives Matter protest - in pictures

People in Eastbourne have joined a peaceful Black Lives Matter protest in the town.

Around 300 people attended the protest, according to an eyewitness.

A group of doormen and ex-military personnel stationed themselves at the town’s war memorials to prevent them from being damaged as happened in London and across the country. Bikers also congregated at Eastbourne Pier. Photos by Dan Jessup.