'And then two of them were seen by a passenger to use black markers on the seats. 'They boarded together on the Victoria line at 8.50pm in June 17. They had plastic bags containing spray paints. They then headed to outdoor market Pop Brixton until it closed at midnight and then walked towards Denmark Hill.ĭS Rees said: 'They arranged to meet at Finsbury Park. The detective explained that the train mechanism which contacts the power line recorded a 42-second outage, which was the point at which the group were hit as they tried to walk alongside the wall by the train as it came around a corner.ĬCTV evidence shows the friends got the tube together earlier on in the evening to Brixton. He added: 'None of the railway is lit up. Īlberto Fresneda Carrasco, 19, Jack Gilbert and Harrison Scott-Hood, both 23, were killed in the early hours of June 18 'There are lights on the sides but it's only when it comes around and straightens up. The lights are more for other trains to see each other. 'Unfortunately by that point they have already put themselves in harms way.'Īsked by Alberto's mother Isabel Carrasco if the trains are lit, DS Rees replied: 'There are two front lights similar to headlights. 'At that point they would have hidden which in terms of where they are - it would have been to drop down by a wall so they can't be seen. Southwark Coroner's Court heard when the trio was hit by an eight-carriage train they were creeping along the track 'trying not to be seen.'ĭS Simon Rees from British a Transport Police said: 'Their first instinct is to conceal themselves. It read: 'We are also very grateful to the 'Painters' and other artists for their love and tributes that help keep our boys memory alive. Isabel Carrasco leaves Southwark coroners court in London The statement adds that the families are grateful to the 'painting community' for their tributes to the boys. Keep your creativity alive - but don't risk your lives.' 'We can only express to young people trying to make their mark, to please be safe. 'In a time full of needless violence, if our sons were guilty of anything, it was their love for painting. This passion is what brought our boys together. 'The 'painting community' take their art seriously in trying to find a status. The statement said: 'Eight months ago our sons: Jack Francis Gilbert, Alberto Fresneda and Harrison Scott-Hood, three young men with a love for life, promising futures ahead of them and a passion for art, particularly tagging, tragically lost their lives because of the dangerous risks this art form brings. Their bodies were discovered by a train driver around six hours later at 7am. It is believed the trio walked from Brixton at around midnight on June 17 but were hit at 1.16am. Harrison Scott-Hood had been travelling and was due to start a graphic design course at the London College of Communications from September when he was killed. The talented trio known as the 'Three Musketeers' bonded through their love of graffiti. Alberto Fresneda Carrasco moved to the UK from New York in 2011 but was 'at home' in London, while kind-hearted Jack Gilbert had been helping his recently bereaved sister care for her children when he died. Grieving parents left the court today. Perry Scott-Hood and Susie Scott-Hood, parents of Harrison Scott-Hood (right) attended the inquest, as well as Maxine Gilbert, Mother of Jack Gilbert (left)
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