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Stephen White

Sailor who died after being chased by racist mob finally gets memorial plaque

A sailor who was chased to his death by a racist mob more than 100 years ago has finally been given a permanent headstone.

Charles Wotten – also known as Wootton – died in Liverpool in 1919 and was buried in a pauper’s grave.

His new headstone was officially unveiled at Anfield Cemetery yesterday.

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