George Floyd: Police, protesters gathered in downtown Dayton for day 2 of demonstrations

DAYTON — UPDATE @ 8:10 p.m.

Crowds have dispersed as curfew goes in affect for all areas north of Stewart Street, south of the Great Miami River, west of Keowee Street, and east of I-75.

Photos taken by our News Center 7 team show people being arrested after curfew.

UPDATE @ 6:10 p.m.

Dump trucks block off Fifth and Wayne streets as well as the U.S. 35 on ramp from Wayne.

The crowd continues to grow, scene witnesses report.

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Protests begin for a second night in downtown Dayton. Protests begin for a second night in downtown Dayton.

UPDATE @ 6:10 p.m.

Protesters are on Fifth Street near Lily’s Bistro.

Our crew on scene reports protesters remain off the roadways as officers keep them contained to the sidewalks.

INITIAL REPORT @ 5:50 p.m.

A peaceful protest is underway at Third and Perry streets, according to the Dayton Police Department.

>> PHOTOS: Dayton PD prepares for protests and evening curfew

Our News Center 7 team reports West Second Street is partially blocked by police as protesters congregate in front of the Federal Building.

Restricted traffic flow downtown in anticipated this evening as an additional protest has been planned for 6 p.m.

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