Richard Croxwell

Died

4 April 1742

Rank

Watchman

Force

Clerkenwell Night Watch

Cause

Homicide - Shot

Duty Status

On Duty

Fatally shot when a group of five horsemen attacked Clerkenwell Watch House and discharged a weapon through the door.

Fatally shot when a group of five horsemen attacked Clerkenwell Watch House and discharged a weapon through the door.

Fatally shot when suspected smugglers attacked the Clerkenwell Watch House, they had already killed Watchman Isaac Crawley and fled.

The horsemen, who were suspected of smuggling tea, had already shot Watchman Isaac Crawley as he attempted to stop them.