Michael Hawcroft

Died

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12 March 1981

Age

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31

Rank

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Sergeant

Force

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West Yorkshire Metropolitan Police

Cause

:

Homicide - Stabbed

Duty Status

:

On Duty

On patrol with his Inspector they were patrolling in Lockwood Street, Low Moor, Bradford in the early hours when they spotted two youths trying to steal a car. Both officers gave chase and as Sergeant Hawcroft arrested one of the males he was repeatedly stabbed in the chest and back. He died later in hospital and was posthumously awarded the Queen’s Commendation for Brave Conduct.