BLAIR PEACH? He : was killed during the police riots in Southall en 23 April. Thal four and half months ago. The SPG Ripper who coshed him to death still remains at large.
A number of identity parades se papise place.
supposedly attempt to discover the identity of the SPG Ripper.
But as has been said by all those who were either with Blair on that fateful day or observed the events in Orchid Avenue, it is impossible for them identify the killer, so the motive for the parades is somewhat obscure.
Mrs Atwal, who lives in Orchid Avenue and whose family tended Blair in his moments, said: can't identify the murderer. They all look the same to me.' Given that everyone on the street was trying get away the police, this is hardly surprising the most logical exthe mid date for the official inquest approschDespite all the publicity; despite protests by numerous Labour parties and trades councils, could the verdict of "accidental death' or 'killed by "person persons un known' (or some other legal phrase) be returned?
The Yes, unless we make it clear that our campaign against the SPG and the cover-up will continue.
The police aim is simple. They are hoping that the long delay will mean that the campaign will simply fade away except on the pages of Socialist Worker, Socialist Challenge, etc.
Our aim must be equally simple. To ensure that the exact opposite happens. There are two levels which WYE have to act now and the inquest.
The TUC motion on the SPG has to be taken into every trade union branch and trades council, and meetings organised on the lUIC of the SPG (the film both brief and to the point).
Secondly. the ANI branches should start ganising a torchlight pick. et of police stations on the night before the inquest to show that we have not forgotten what happened in Southall last April and to draw attention to the which is under way.
A peaceful evening picket in all the major cities would haye a dramatic effect nationally would lay the basis for a real • campaign after the inquest, should this be necessary.
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