Alan Derek King

Died

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29 November 1991

Age

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41

Rank

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Sergeant

Force

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Metropolitan Police

Cause

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Homicide - Stabbed

Duty Status

:

On Duty

Fatally wounded while on patrol in Walthamstow in the early hours when he stopped to question a suspect who had already killed twice. A violent struggle ensued during which Sergeant King was repeatedly stabbed in the head and body. Posthumously awarded the Queen’s Commendation for Brave Conduct.