William Bentley, father of Derek Bentley
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| Date Photo Taken | 31st May 1974 |
|---|---|
| Area | Mitcham |
| Copyright 1 | News |
| Picture Reference | Mit_People_13-1 |
| Original Format | Photo |
| Notes / History | William Bentley holding a photograph of his son Derek, who was hanged for the murder of a policeman, although he was under arrest at the time the policeman was shot. The person who was supposed to have fired the shot was underage and therefore received a 10 year prison sentence. William led a campaign to clear his sons’ name. |
