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# Edward Colston statue

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Thousands queue to get Banksy t-shirts designed in aid of four defendants

Shops in Bristol were selling shirts for £25 plus VAT in aid of four people facing trial over criminal damage to the Edward Colston statue.

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Dec 11th 2021, 2:50 PM

Four charged with damaging slave trader Edward Colston statue ask for case to be held at crown court

The bronze memorial was dumped into Bristol Harbour before being retrieved by the council.

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Jan 25th 2021, 2:12 PM