London authorities have boarded up a statue of Winston Churchill and the Cenotaph in central London ahead of protests, BBC reported.

An anti-racism protest planned for Saturday in Hyde Park has been brought forward to Friday amid the fears of clashes with far-right groups.

The Landon Mayor has called on protesters to 'stay at home' to avoid further disorder.

According to Sadiq Khan, 'key statues', including one of Nelson Mandela, will be covered for protection.

Mass protests and riots have been held in many US states and globally after the death of African-American George Floyd.

Three police officers handcuffed Floyd, threw him to the ground and apprehended him, and one of them pressed his knee on the man's neck. All four police officers involved in the detention have been fired and charged.