BG/P/2/1/11

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File contains correspondence such as handwritten letters to Bernie Grant from both Winston Silcott and Mark Braithwaite [whilst in prison].

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[Campaign file]

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[Renewed Investigation into the death of PC Keith Blakelock]

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[Campaign file]

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