George Linnel

Died

23 July 1788

Rank

Parish Constable

Force

Pattishall Parish

Cause

Homicide - Shot

Duty Status

On Duty

Circumstances

While attempting to execute an arrest warrant for assault on a man at his home, the man's son threatened the Constable with a gun, but he persisted and on approaching the door to force entry he was shot dead.

While attempting to execute an arrest warrant for assault on a man at his home, the man’s son threatened the Constable with a gun, but he persisted and on approaching the door to force entry he was shot dead.