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Former Burnley BNP councillor Luke Smith found dead

Inquest on Friday - verdict likely to be suicide

We've just spoken to the coroner's officer in Burnley, who has confirmed the death of former BNP councillor, Luke Smith. Smith was found hanged in Burnley's Yorkshire Street at around 4pm yesterday. An inquest will open on Friday though the verdict is likely to be suicide. Smith was 26.

The last report we had of Smith's behaviour was when he suddenly reappeared from obscurity a couple of weeks ago, after being convicted of attacking a pub landlord. In the article that we reprinted, it was revealed that Smith's mental health was fast-deteriorating and the court was told that he was said to be suffering from adjustment disorder, brief reactive depression and a mental and behavioural disorder due to misuse of substances...

More here:

http://lancasteruaf.blogspot.com/2008/07/former-burnley-bnp-councillor-dies.html

Lancaster Unity
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good riddance

21.07.2008 16:13

to bad rubbish

thats what i say

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have some respect ^^

22.07.2008 11:28

you fucking clown

burnley

The only good nazi...

22.07.2008 13:55

How exactly is a dead nazi worthy of respect?

Concerned of Halton Moor

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part of the solution

23.07.2008 02:39

we've all got our part to play

yarrow

Good riddance

23.07.2008 10:51

Let's hope some more BNP henchmen follow Luke Smith's example.

Napoleon Blownaparte
mail e-mail: swingin_cat1@hotmail.com

Swinging outside the Balti King

23.07.2008 11:19

I heard that the North West had a high proportion of 'swingers'!

Def 2 all BNP activists

A Sad Day...

23.07.2008 12:09

This is a sad day as the world of racism, thuggery and football hooliganism mourns a favourite son.

Winston O'Hoodie
mail e-mail: andrew2364@hotmail.com

proud to be british.

23.07.2008 13:30

another englishman gone,not many left; BURNLEY BORN AND BREAD.ENGLISH LOUD AND PROUD.god bless.....

winston churchill

BORN & BREAD?

23.07.2008 13:58

nother englishman gone,not many left; BURNLEY BORN AND BREAD.ENGLISH LOUD AND PROUD.god bless.....

Spoken like a true BNP member! And judging by your spelling of BRED, illiterate, like a true BNP member!

The REAL Winston Churchill

whats wrong with being british.

23.07.2008 17:07

god bless luke,depression gets anyone black,white, rich and poor.but i see these anti british loonies are stereotypical,theres nothing like anti nazis for not judging,ha if thats true i,ll platt shit, A.B PEN.I. WOODS. N.L.R. claret and blue,faithful.GB.

mick thompson

One step closer

24.07.2008 17:57

With the death of every Fasc' we move a step closer to a society that is free from discrimination and intolerance, and a better place to live

So yes, I guess, the only good ones are dead ones

Combat combat 18

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24.07.2008 19:59

just because you share different political views doesnt mean you can make comments like that.. you lot are discusting and disrespectfull

R.I.P Luke

burnley

Re: whats wrong with being british.

25.07.2008 14:35

Are you running some kind of subtitle service for the hard of thinking? Here, let me...

"God bless, Luke. Depression gets anyone - black, white, rich or poor - but I see these anti-British loonies are stereotypical. There is nothing like an anti-Nazi for not judging. Ha! If that's true, I'll plait shit."

Having translated into English from your native Cretin, it becomes clear that you think being British is directly equated with being an illiterate racist goon in a third-rate fascist fan club that likes to organise the odd day-trip where you all pretend to be a political party. At least, that's the only reason I can think of that you lead you to ask "What's wrong with being British?" (I assume it's a question - you missed out the question mark).

Also, if you are all the true British patriots that you proclaim, why can't you do the motherland the honour of learning TO FUCKING CAPITALISE IT? It's a proper noun so it has a big letter at the front, OK?

This country would be in real trouble if your lot weren't so fucking clown shoes.

MonkeyBot 5000

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WEAK UNEMPLOYED LOWLIFE

27.07.2008 08:26

WHY ARE ALL PEOPLE WHO OPPOSE SPEACH AGAINST MUSLIMS/ASYLUM SEEKERS EITHER UNEMPLOYED OR STUDENTS???IL TELL YOU WHY,YOUR ALL SIMILAR..ON THE TAKE,NO GOOD FOR ENGLAND..THINK ABOUT IT,IM RIGHT..THIS COUNTRYS ON ITS KNEES BECAUSE OF A LOT OF REASONS..THE MAIN 1 IS LABOURS SOFT STANCE ON EVERYTHING.1 IMMIGRATION 2 UNEMPLOYED(WORKSHY)3THE DISABLED(AND I DONT MEAN THE REAL DISABLED)MOST PEOPLE THESE DAYS THAT HAVE MOBILITY SCOOTERS ARE FAT,IS THAT A DISABILITY???4MUSLIMS(78%OF MUSLIMS ARE IN RECEIPT OF SOME KIND OF BENIFIT..5 ASYLUM SEEKERS,GET IT OUT OF YOUR THICK HEADS THAT ALL ASYLUM SEEKERS ARE DOCTORS/SOLICITORS/TRADESMEN,THERE ALL SCUM,RAPISTS,SCROUNGERS,THATS THERE CULTURE,THEVE NEVER WORKED IN THERE COUNTRY.6 ANTINAZI LEAUGE DELUDED BENEFIT CLAIMENTS,WHO OPPOSE ANYTHING,THEVE THAT MUCH TIME ON THERE HANDS,THEY SHOULD BE MADE TO WORK....THE WAR IN IRAQ/AFGANISTAN COSTING US MILLIONS,BUT THATS THE REASON ALL THE MUSLIMS ARE REALLY KICKING OFF,ITS AFFECTING THERE OPIUM/HEROIN TRADE...EVERY WORD I SAY IS SPOT ON,READ IT AND THINK

true brit
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Fuck 'em

27.07.2008 16:46

As Bill Hicks would say: One less moron, I just felt the world get lighter.

swingin

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OUR LOVING, CARING, SENSITIVE LUKE

29.07.2008 15:48

How can anyone make cruel comments on such a heartbreaking occasion? Did they know Luke personally? No - I guess not!

Luke was not fascist or racist - just a young man proud to be British - brave enough to voice his concern that his country was being overwhelmed with immigrants. I am sure the majority of British people share his feelings but do not have the guts to say so!

The ones who knew Luke will remember him with love and affection. To the ones who did not, but are intent on throwing insults - carry on, you cannot hurt him any more - you are pathetic and unimportant. The truth is staring you in the face but you are too blind to see it!

God Bless Luke, we who knew you will remember and love you forever.

From Mary, Paul and family xxxx

maryhannah nash
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God Bless Luke

29.07.2008 15:57

Not a racist, not a fascist, just a brave and caring person who loved his country.

Those who knew you will miss you Luke!

Love from all your friends in Burnley xxxxxx

georgiahartley
mail e-mail: georgiahartley@hotmail.co.uk

Contradictive

16.10.2008 14:13

"With the death of every Fasc' we move a step closer to a society that is free from discrimination and intolerance, and a better place to live"

It really makes me laugh how you can be so contradicting. "Closer to a society that is free from discrimination"??? ... if i'm not mistaken you're discriminating against "Fasc" as you put it. You dont like him because of his beliefs ... isn't that discrimination ?

And the fact that you are HAPPY because of someones death, who's beliefs were different to yours makes me wonder why you're not banged up. You're as bad as you say he is.

Katherine

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good riddance

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have some respect ^^

The only good nazi...

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part of the solution

Good riddance

Swinging outside the Balti King

A Sad Day...

proud to be british.

BORN & BREAD?

whats wrong with being british.

One step closer

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WEAK UNEMPLOYED LOWLIFE

Fuck 'em

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OUR LOVING, CARING, SENSITIVE LUKE

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God Bless Luke

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