Mr Taylor campaigned tirelessly against gang violence after his son's death in 2000.
Richard Taylor, the father of murdered schoolboy Damilola Taylor, has died aged 75. Mr Taylor campaigned tirelessly against gang violence in the capital after his 10-year-old son was murdered in south London on 27 November 2000 as he walked home from the local library after school.
Dedicating the award to his son's memory, he said: 'I want to appeal to young people on the streets killing themselves. 'Parents are crying... killing has gone up recently in the city of London. I beg you: stop unnecessary killing of innocent people, spread the message.
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