William Bruff

Died

8 December 1836

Age

Rank

Police Constable

Force

Metropolitan Police

Cause

Medical

Duty Status

On Duty

Circumstances

Whilst on duty at the Brunhill Fields burial ground awaiting the arrival of the resident watchman Bruff was found in great pain on his hands and knees. On being taken home he died the next day of acute inflammation of the intestines.

Died at home from an acute inflammation of the intestines, the day after being found in great pain on his hands and knees while on duty at the Brunhill Fields burial ground awaiting the arrival of the resident watchman.