William Smith
Died =>23 February 1884
Force => Durham County Constabulary
Rank =>Sergeant
Cause =>Homicide - Beaten
Duty Status =>On Duty
Sergeant Smith was on duty in the evening outside the Diamon Inn when the pub closed and the patrons left. Three of the patrons walked off but returned shortly after and attacked Sergeant Smith, using stones to cause a fatal injury to the Sergeant’s head by cracking his skull.