Minneapolis mayor calls for national guard over George Floyd protests

Minneapolis has called for help from the National Guard following riots over the death of George Floyd.

Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey confirmed during a press conference today that the National Guard has been requested.

"Yes I have made that phone call to the governor and it has been requested. The governor and the state have been very helpful," Mr Fry said.

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