This caused a reaction and anger in the US violent arrest Tyr Nichols, a young African American who died three days later.

The video shows a 29-year-old man being beaten during a violent arrest and being attacked with pepper spray while repeatedly yelling “Mom!”

Beware of violent images.

Officials released video of Tyre Nichols’ brutal arrest by Memphis police. Nichols died three days after this meeting.

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In stating that he was “outraged” and “deeply hurt” by watching the “horrifying” video of Tyree Nichols’ arrest, US President Joe Biden went further.

“The images that were released tonight will cause outrage among the public, and for good reason,” Mr. Biden admitted in a press release issued by his White House offices, but added that it was necessary that the demonstrations that take place , were “peaceful”.

Five police officers Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Desmond Mills Jr., Emmitt Martin III and Justin Smith, who severely beat a young man while arresting him for a simple traffic violation in Memphis, Tennessee on January 7, who are also black, have been removed from the ranks of the police and now stand trial for murder.

Tyree Nichols’ family “deserves” an “immediate, full and transparent investigation,” the president said.

Mr. Biden spoke Friday (27/1) yesterday with the young man’s family and praised their call for the protests to take place in an atmosphere of calm. He noted that he spoke with his mother and stepfather Tyree Nichols, “expressed their personal condolences” and “admired their courage and strength.”

Asked about the risk of an outbreak of violence at various rallies organized in the US, in particular in Memphis, Mr. Biden told reporters: very resolute call for calm.