Peter Vernell

Died

28 February 1671

Rank

Parish Beadle

Force

St Giles Parish, London

Cause

Homicide - Stabbed

Duty Status

On Duty

Roll of Honour Citation

Mercilessly hacked to death after being called to a drunken brawl in Whetsone Park, Westminster, that had been caused by three Dukes of the Realm and others.

Roll of Honour Citation

Mercilessly hacked to death after being called to a drunken brawl in Whetsone Park, Westminster, that had been caused by three Dukes of the Realm and others.

Circumstances

Three Dukes of the Realm, with others, caused a drunken brawl in Whetsone Park, Westminster and the Beadle was called. He was mercilessly hacked to death during the disturbance. All three Dukes were subsequently pardoned by King Charless II for their involvement.

Mercilessly hacked to death after being called to a drunken brawl in Whetsone Park, Westminster, that had been caused by three Dukes of the Realm and others. All three Dukes were subsequently pardoned by King Charles II for their involvement.