James Brian Porter

Died

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4 March 1982

Age

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31

Rank

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Detective Constable

Force

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Durham Constabulary

Cause

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Homicide - Shot

Duty Status

:

On Duty

Roll of Honour Citation

Shot and fatally wounded following a robbery at a factory pay office near Bishop Auckland. Posthumously awarded the Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct.

Shot and fatally wounded while chasing two armed men after shots had already been fired during a robbery at a factory pay office in Woodhouses, near Bishop Auckland. Posthumously awarded the Queen’s Commendation for Brave Conduct.