Alex Wheatle, the “Brixton Bard” who wrote the Crongton Knights books and inspired a film in Steve McQueen’s Small Axe series, has died aged 62. Alex’s family shared a statement confirming his death: ...

Alex Wheatle, who has died aged 62, rose to become Britain’s pre-eminent black novelist after a difficult and inauspicious upbringing; his early story, which involved unhappy years in care and a spell ...

Alex Wheatle, who wrote a string of books about life on London’s streets for young black men including the Crongton series, has died at the age of 62 after having prostate cancer. The author, who was ...