Hosea Pope

Died

14 July 1911

Age

Rank

Police Constable

Force

Monmouthshire Constabulary

Cause

Homicide - Beaten

Duty Status

On Duty

Roll of Honour Citation

Died soon after being struck with a stone when he attempted to move on a drunk.

Roll of Honour Citation

Died soon after being struck with a stone when he attempted to move on a drunk.

Circumstances

While moving on a drunk late at night at Aberbeeg, he was attacked and struck with a stone, a violent arrest ensued during which the officer secured one handcuff before he was knocked to the ground and died soon after.

Died soon after being attacked and struck with a stone when, late at night, in Aberbeeg, he attempted to move on a drunk. A violent arrest ensued during which the officer secured one handcuff before being knocked to the ground.