The details of Mr Scappaticci's career that were reported this week are heavy on colour but light on provenance.

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The roiling river before us runs wide and high, the colour of coffee rich with heavy cream.

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The hotel also has play areas and the Bricks Family Restaurant, with tablecloths to colour on and Lego-heavy decor.

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Oldman is sporting a pink shirt, his Commissioner Gordon moustache (he is currently filming the latest Batman movie, The Dark Knight Rises) and a pair of heavy-framed, light brown glasses, which match the colour of his hair.

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