Thanks to Rachel B for letting us know about the ‘Lights Out’ memorial event taking place tonight.
The United Campaign Against Police Violence (UCAPV) are urging people across the UK to turn off all their lights for one hour tonight between 8.30-9.30pm to remember Ian Tomlinson, the man who died whilst making his way home through the G20 demonstrations on 1 April.
We understand that the action is supported by, Ken Livingstone, John McDonnell MP, Green Party assembly member, Darren Johnson, and Samantha Rigg-David, whose brother, Sean Rigg, died in police custody in August 2008.
Ken Livingstone said: “Those who talk up the threat of violence have to ask themselves whether they played a role in creating the circumstances that led to Ian Tomlinson’s death.”
Businesses, homes, universities, and other institutions across the UK are asked to pay their respects through an hour of darkness and contemplation.
John McDonnell MP said: “Ian Tomlinson’s death was a tragedy. We need to know the truth about why and how it happened and we need to ensure that lessons are learned so that no other demonstrator suffers harm or dies on our streets. I fully endorse the call for Earth Hour to be repeated in memory of Ian Tomlinson.”
Check out the Facebook page for more details.
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