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My nightmares about the policeman who framed me

Winston Trew was falsely accused of stealing handbags in 1972 and spent 50 years trying to clear his name

Winston Trew came to England from Jamaica in the 1950s and joined a group that aimed to educate children from the Caribbean about their history and teach them pride. After one of their meetings, he was arrested and falsely accused of stealing handbags. He then spent nearly 50 years trying to clear his name.

Presenter: Jo Fidgen
Producer: Alice Gioia

Picture: Winston Trew
Credit: Alice Gioia, 大象传媒

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