In Mermoriam - The Roll of Honour

Policing can be a very dangerous occupation, since modern policing began in London in 1829, more than 350 officers have made the ultimate sacrifice in carrying out their police duty. This page lists those officers shown in the national Roll of honour as Metropolitan Constables.

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1830
PC Joseph Grantham
Kicked in the head attempting to arrest a drunken man causing a disturbance in Somers Town.

1830
PC John Long
Stabbed to death when he challenged three suspected burglars at night in Grays Inn Lane.

1831
PC Michael Pratt
Collapsed and died from a ruptured heart chasing four suspected thieves in Old Kent Road.

1832
PC Thomas Hart
Drowned when a stray cow he was attempting to catch knocked him into the River Brent.

1833
PC Robert Culley
Fatally stabbed during a riot at a political meeting in Coldbath Fields, Clerkenwell.

1838
PC John Barton
Drowned when he fell in the River Lea from an unprotected towpath, while on night duty.

1839
PC William Aldridge
Died from a fractured skull after he was stoned by a mob during an arrest at Deptford.