David Dinkins, New York City’s first African American mayor, dies aged 93

Dinkins hired thousands of police officers and revitalised housing during his time in office

David Dinkins, who broke barriers as New York City's first African-American mayor, has died at the age of 93.

Dinkins died on Monday, the New York City Police Department confirmed. The department said officers were called to the former mayor's home in the evening. Initial indications were that he died of natural causes.