<p>Police have arrested nearly 1,400 people in 17 US cities as protests continue over the death of George Floyd.</p>.<p>Floyd died on Monday in Minnesota after a police officer put his knee on Floyd's neck for more than eight minutes. The officer was arrested on Friday and charged with third-degree murder.</p>.<p>But the arrest has done little to quell protests across the country. Most have been peaceful. But a few have erupted in violence.</p>.<p>An Associated Press tally of arrests found at least 1,383 people have been arrested since Thursday. The actual number is likely higher as protests continue Saturday night.</p>
<p>Police have arrested nearly 1,400 people in 17 US cities as protests continue over the death of George Floyd.</p>.<p>Floyd died on Monday in Minnesota after a police officer put his knee on Floyd's neck for more than eight minutes. The officer was arrested on Friday and charged with third-degree murder.</p>.<p>But the arrest has done little to quell protests across the country. Most have been peaceful. But a few have erupted in violence.</p>.<p>An Associated Press tally of arrests found at least 1,383 people have been arrested since Thursday. The actual number is likely higher as protests continue Saturday night.</p>