James Morrison QGM

Died:
13 December 1991
Age:
26
Rank:
Detective Constable
Force:
Metropolitan Police
Cause:
Homicide - Stabbed
Duty Status:
Off Duty
Plaque Location:
Unveiled 1994 at Montreal Place, London WC2
Gallantry award:
James Morrison received State recognition by way of a Gallantry Award in relation to the incident where he lost his life.

Roll of Honour Citation

Fatally wounded when he was stabbed three times as he attempted to arrest a handbag thief.
Posthumously awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal.

Police Memorial Tribute

While off duty, late at night, walking through Covent Garden to meet his wife, DC Morrison spotted a thief with items stolen from a nearby public house. Despite being threatened with a knife, he chased the thief and cornered him outside the High Commission of India, in Aldwych, where the thief stabbed James three times.

He was taken to St. Bartholomew’s Hospital but was declared dead on arrival.

Posthumously awarded the Queen’s Gallantry Medal.

DC James Morrison features in the tribute “Beyond Duty: The Ultimate Sacrifice” –

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