Dear family,
Here's to some kind of justice for Paul in 2009. We are all thinking of you.
Troy
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Where We Stand...
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.”
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Hi..
As someone who has recently lost a friend and family. Our thoughts are with you.
Regards
Zia Ullah
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All power to you! One Love, Frank(Posted on 2007-07-31 03:59:00 by )
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Just found your site via an email - so sorry to read this case. All our love as you remember your lost one! Gillian & Family(Posted on 2007-07-30 22:06:00 by )
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An appauling story -police get away with far too much-I wish the family well and would e glad to be kept informed(Posted on 2007-07-30 17:03:00 by )
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Dear Pat & Family, We will be thinking of you on the 6th August in memory of your dear Paul. Stay strong, stay united! Tippa Naphtali Mikey Powell Campaign(Posted on 2007-07-30 15:20:00 by )
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I had been looking for information on this case and just came across this site. I look forward to the full content once it has been completed. Yours in solidarity, Peter(Posted on 2007-07-02 14:49:00 by )
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We came across this site via the Find-a-Campaign website. This is a truly appalling case like so many of the other examples. We pray that you get answers to what happened to Paul. With best wishes, Fran Witcombe & family(Posted on 2007-06-29 11:22:00 by )
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We support the campaign for Paul and wish the family well in their pursuit of justice. Larry Fedja 4WardEver Campaign(Posted on 2007-06-27 21:16:00 by )
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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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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.........