Derek Chauvin trial: Use of force ‘justified’ says defence expert

A police officer was "justified" in pinning George Floyd to the ground before his death, says a use-of-force expert called by the defence team.

Barry Brodd told the trial in Minnesota that Derek Chauvin – who denies murder – acted with "objective reasonableness" during the arrest last May.

Video of Mr Chauvin kneeling on the neck of Mr Floyd led to worldwide protests against racism and policing.

Tensions are running high over a recent police shooting of a black man.

That happened on Sunday in a Minnesota suburb only 10 miles (16 km) away from the court where Mr Chauvin's trial is taking place.

On Tuesday, the court heard testimony from witnesses called by Mr Chauvin's defence team.