Bernard Williams, 77, ran the Original Products store in Market Row for over 30 years and was known in the community for his spiritual treatments. He exploited a woman's trust, convincing her that sex was necessary to remove spirits. Convicted of one count of rape and two counts of sexual assault, he was sentenced to nine years in prison.
This is a deeply upsetting and shocking act of racial disrespect. Windrush Untold Stories was created to celebrate the contributions and resilience of the Windrush Generation, whose story is central to the fabric of British life. That it should be targeted in such a hateful way is a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges we face in building an inclusive and respectful society.
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