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| Date | April 1969 |
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| Location | Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Cause | Drowning |
| Burial | Killingbeck Cemetery, Leeds |
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| Verdict | Both cleared of manslaughter, perjury and GBH by direction of the judge. Both found guilty of ABH. |
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David Oluwale (1930–1969) was a British Nigerian who drowned in the River Aire in Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, in 1969. The events leading to his drowning have been described as "the physical and psychological destruction of a homeless, black man whose brutal, systematic harassment was orchestrated by the Leeds city police force."[1] Oluwale's death resulted in the first successful prosecution of British police officers for involvement in the death of a black person.[2][3] The legacy of his life and experiences – as well as his death – has shaped the discussion of systematic racism within British legal institutions, police brutality and practice, inequality, and mental health policy. He has inspired artworks, been the subject of several books and documentaries, and a blue plaque in Leeds commemorates his life.[4]
- ^ Sim 2010, p. 158.
- ^ Athwal, Harmit (18 October 2010). "The racism that kills". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
- ^ "Remembering David Oluwale". The Justice Gap. Archived from the original on 3 May 2014. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
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