Rayshard Brooks: protesters set fire to Wendy’s as police officer is sacked

After black man shot dead by police, restaurant is burned down, route is blocked and policeman involved is sacked

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Protesters have burned down the Wendy’s restaurant in Atlanta where a black guy was shot by police as he tried to escape arrest, and blocked a major road in the city.

Rayshard Brooks, 27, was shot dead on Friday nightafter police were called to the restaurant over reports that he had fallen asleep in the drive-through line.

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