Cyril John Thoroughgood

Died

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28 September 1956

Age

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29

Rank

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Temporary Sergeant

Force

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Leicestershire & Rutland Constabulary

Cause

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Homicide - Shot

Duty Status

:

On Duty

Roll of Honour Citation

Shot and killed by terrorists while on secondment to the UK Police Unit in Cyprus.

T/PS Hugh Brian Carter of Herefordshire Constabulary was also killed as the two officers were walking in Ledra Street, Nicosia.