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Police say that the officer, now on leave pending an investigation, had intended to deploy her taser but instead shot Daunte Wright with a single bullet.

Police spokesman says the city's police chief and two officers have been removed from their posts pending the results of the investigation.

Experts blame the country's fresh wave on people ignoring guidelines and attending huge religious and political events, as well as weddings and cricket matches.

The local mayor condemned the alleged punishment as 'torture'.

Guests had reportedly included ministers, in violation of pandemic restrictions.

Police said they detained 20 people and that two demonstrators had been injured by police dogs after refusing to leave.

A strict curfew was implemented last weekend, but cases continue to climb.

Scientists are warning of a third wave of infections if people let down their guard during the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Covid-19 is raging again across Europe and governments are ordering draconian restrictions for Christmas.

The curfew will be enforced on New Year's Eve to prevent super-spreader crowds gathering.

The 9pm-6am curfew will require all businesses to close except for essential services.

Health officials say France is undergoing a second wave of Covid-19 infections.