Showing posts with label SKEAM R.I.P.. Show all posts
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Thursday, February 19, 2009

SKEAM R.I.P. Update


After the news of the tragic passing of London writer Skeam the London scene galvanized to denounce his harsh treatment, sentancing, and show solidarity with those still incarcerated. There was a well attended protest featured on UK Graffiti Website Hurt You Bad, and several pieces in a London Hall Of Fame...



Monday, February 9, 2009

SKEAM R.I.P.

"Inmate discovered hanging in cell
A prisoner serving a 20-month sentence for damaging property has been discovered hanging in his cell.

Tom Collister, 23, was pronounced dead after staff tried to resuscitate him in his cell at HMP Camp Hill near Newport on the Isle of Wight.

"Staff attempted to revive him but sadly he was pronounced dead shortly afterwards," a spokesman for the Prison Service said.

His death will be investigated by the prisons and probation ombudsman."
(From BBC News)

I met Skeam along time ago, and my condolances go out to his family and Friends. Like Park-Life said "Stop giving graffiti artists custodial sentances...."



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