Damilola Taylor was a young nigerian boy who's parents migrated to Britain in order to give him a better life. In 2000, Damilola was found to have bled to death in Peckham, London. What had happened led to an national outcry in Britain against the yobs (London's version of ah bengs) and knives. 6 years on, after 2 re-trials, Damilola's murderers have not been found yet. Was Damilola actually not a victim of yobbish behaviour but a freak accident? Nobody knows.This incident had a deep impact on my mind as I was living in Northeastern London which was considered quite a dangerous area of London. Peckham was on the east side of London which was famous for its neglected neighbourhood but also the set of the famous comedy "Only Fools and Horses" and also the birthplace of many famous footballers such as Rio Ferdinand.
May the parents of Damilola have a closure on their beloved son.
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