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

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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.