George Floyd memorial service held in US city of Minneapolis

Floyd, whose death in police custody sparked protests across the US and globally, has been celebrated by civil rights icons and family members.

A memorial service has been held honouring George Floyd – the Black man whose death in police custody sparked protests across the US and around the world.

Floyd was celebrated by civil rights icons and family members in an emotional ceremony in Minneapolis – the city where he died.

Al Jazeera’s John Hendren reports.