 The band are old schoolfriends of an Oxford police officer |
A signed gold disc donated by the rock band Radiohead is expected to raise thousands of pounds for charity when it is auctioned in Oxford. The band gave the disc, issued to mark US sales of the album OK Computer, to an old school friend who is now a police officer.
It will be auctioned off on Friday evening at the Oxford Police Ball, where it is hoped to raise more than �2,000 for the Samaritans.
The disc, which has been signed by the whole band, is the only one of its kind.
'Worthy cause'
It will also be featured on the internet auction site Ebay, with a reserve price of �500.
The band's drummer, Phil Selway, is a regular volunteer worker for the Oxford Samaritans and has run the London Marathon in aid of the charity in the past.
Organiser Dave Eustice said: "Oxford police area and its social club were delighted to be given this extremely generous gift by Phil and the band.
"It means we can guarantee a large profit for the charities involved and gives our night an extra buzz. The police area is tremendously supportive of worthy causes."
The ball, which is open to the public as well as police officers and staff, will be held at the Rover Social Club, Roman Way, Cowley.
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