Charles Brett

Died:
18 September 1867
Age:
51
Rank:
Sergeant
Force:
Manchester City Police
Cause:
Homicide - Shot
Duty Status:
On Duty

Roll of Honour Citation

Shot and killed when the prison van in which he was transporting two Fenian prisoners was attacked by a group of armed sympathisers.

Police Memorial Tribute

Shot and killed after refusing to hand over the keys to the prison van in which he was transporting two Fenian prisoners, from Manchester Court to Belle Vue Prison when, at the railway bridge that crosses Hyde Road, the vehicle was attacked by a group of armed sympathisers who demanded the release of the prisoners.