PROTESTERS attacked police officers and smashed shop windows as Black Lives Matter riots broke out on the one-year anniversary of the death of George Floyd.

Demonstrators took to the streets of cities across America last night including Portland and New York.

Floyd, 46, died on May 25 last year after ex-cop Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for almost nine and a half minutes.  

Chauvin was convicted of the black father's murder while three other officers also involved in the arrest await trial in August.

Around 200 protesters chanted “Burn It Down” as fires were lit outside the Multnomah County Justice Center in Portland, Oregon.

Some protesters launched eggs and frozen water bottles at police who were dressed in riot gear, DailyMail.com reports.

And, demonstrators smashed the windows of a Starbucks shop and a steak house restaurant, The Oregonian reports.

Five people were arrested and booked into jail on various charges including criminal mischief, arson, and riot.

In New York City, footage shared on Twitter appears to show the moment an NYPD vehicle knocked over a cyclist near Brooklyn Bridge at around 10pm last night.

The cyclist reportedly suffered minor injuries.

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