James Weedy

James Weedy

Died

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19 September 1890

Age

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43

Rank

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Police Sergeant

Force

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North Riding of Yorkshire Constabulary

Cause

:

Homicide - Shot

Duty Status

:

On Duty

Died after being shot through the neck at close range while on late-night patrol in Leeming as he attempted to arrest a man who had attacked him after having been warned about his conduct earlier that evening.