George Brownlie Gates

George Brownlie Gates

Died

:

23 September 1969

Age

:

50

Rank

:

Special Constable

Force

:

City of Glasgow Police

Cause

:

Homicide - Beaten

Duty Status

:

Off Duty

Killed by three men whom he had recognised as known criminals and realised they were in possession of stolen property. Having alerted the police he followed the men who knew him to be a Special Constable so they ambushed him and beat him to death.