Cyril John Thoroughgood
Died
:
28 September 1956
Age
:
29
Rank
:
Temporary Sergeant
Force
:
Leicestershire & Rutland Constabulary
Cause
:
Homicide - Shot
Duty Status
:
On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Shot and killed by terrorists as he and a colleague were walking in Nicosia, while on secondment to the UK Police Unit in Cyprus.
Shot and killed by terrorists, alongside T/PS Hugh Brian Carter of Herefordshire Constabulary, as they were walking in Ledra Street, Nicosia, while on secondment to the United Kingdom Police Unit in Cyprus.