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The Justice4Paul Campaign was established by his family to seek
truth and justice following his death at the hands of
Metropolitan police officers in South East London
Paul Coker died on 6th August 2005 in a cell at Plumstead police station , South east London, just two hours after being arrested for causing a breach of the peace.
He was at the point of a new beginning. After a year in jail for burglary offences, he had a new job, a new flat, and things were looking positive for his future. Paul had won a compensation case against the Metropolitan Police six years ago and a second legal action against the Prison Service was pending.
Up to fifteen police officers called at the flat of Paul's girlfriend, Lucy, following a disturbance.
In an interview with the Guardian, Amy, Mr Coker’s sister said that his girlfriend Lucy had explained what happened when Paul was arrested,
“She said she had told the police that they had settled their differences and was trying to get to him, but she was surrounded by officers. “Paul and another group of officers were upstairs and she could hear him screaming, ‘You are killing me. You are killing me.’ She had never heard a man scream like that. “Then it all went quiet. A woman downstairs says that when he was carried out Paul was not struggling. Police were holding his arms and legs.”
I also wanted to make a personal comment as a mother myself. Lord only knows what this young man's mother must be going through.
It is a real outrage that these deaths still continue at an epidemic rate.
If there is any justice in this world, some day a corageous politician will take a stand and make this scandal public.
Be strong.........
Dear family,
Here's to some kind of justice for Paul in 2009. We are all thinking of you.
Troy
Hi..
As someone who has recently lost a friend and family. Our thoughts are with you.
Regards
Zia Ullah
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About Paul...
Aged - thirty two
Hometown - London
Killed - 6th August 2005
Facts:
Since 1969, ‘there have been over 1,000 deaths in custody. A high percentage of these deaths have been young black men from inner city areas.
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Everyone at 4WardEver UK is thinking of Paul and his family as the inquest into his death continues.
No doubt this will be a difficult and emotional time for all concerned. Stand Strong!
Zinzi, Tippa, Larry, Alison & Kushi