Ireland braces for 'George Floyd moment' after Congolese shoplifter dies after being pinned down by security

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Ireland is bracing for a "George Floyd moment" after an alleged shoplifter died after being restrained by security guards.Yves Sakila, who was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, called out for help as he was pinned down to the ground.The 35-year-old man was detained outside department store Arnotts on suspicion of shoplifting, and died shortly after being taken to hospital.Images of the man being surrounded by officers were strikingly similar to the death of American George Floyd - whose killing in Minnesota sparked the rampant Black Lives Matter movement in 2020.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The Irish Network Against Racism claimed there were "hallmarks of a case of excessive use of force" during Mr Sakila's restraint.And Black Coalition Ireland - who organised a protest outside the Irish Parliament - called for a "full, transparent, and independent investigation" into his death.On Thursday, hundreds of demonstrators attended the protest, chanting "justice for Yves,...

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