In memory of Mikey Powell who died in police custody in
Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
on 7th September 2003
2008 event for Mikey
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Something Inside So Strong
In remembrance of Mikey and for all those
that fight on in his name.
A song from Labi Siffre.
London-born singer Labi Siffre has spent his career breaking down boundaries. The openly gay singer has built a small cult following with works that deal squarely with homophobia and racism.
Featured News
Officers cleared over man's death
2nd August 2006
Six West Midlands Police officers have been cleared of all charges after a Birmingham man died in police custody. Michael Powell, 38, died at a police station after his arrest in Lozells.
Sgt Chris Wilson, 31, Insp Tony Guest, 49, Pc Steven Hollyman, 46, and Pc Nigel Hackett, 40, were cleared of misconduct in a public office.
Pcs Tim Lewis, 33, and David Hadley, 27, were found not guilty of battery and were later cleared of dangerous driving charges against them.
Featured Appeal
Campaign Briefing
The Friends of Mikey Powell Campaign
for Justice was established by the
family of Michael Lloyd Powell (known
as Mikey), following his death whilst
in Police custody.
Mikey was 38 years old and a father
of three young children. He had never
been in trouble with the authorities
and was well known and respected within his community. He would, (although this was on extremely
rare occasions), be prone to bouts
of depression; and on the night
in question one of these
episodes occurred.
Mikey died on 7th September 2003, in police custody in Handsworth, Birmingham. He had been arrested outside his mother's house in
the Lozells area of the city.
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The United Families & Friends Campaign challenges the Prime Minister to intervene in
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what we believe to be a lack of justice for families following a death in custody.
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