Dorset Race Equality Council would like to expresses its solemn concern about the death of George Floyd in Minnesota, USA. We extend our sympathy and condolences to his family, friends and neighbours. We applaud the authorities for swiftly acting to sack the 4 police officers involved, but we do not believe that action should end there. We hope that a full investigation will take place and that if it is found that he was murdered, the offender or offenders are brought to justice. Black Lives Matter and we will offer our support to anyone working against racism wherever it occurs.