David Davis

Died:
25 August 1878
Age:
27
Rank:
Police Constable
Force:
Northamptonshire Constabulary
Cause:
Medical
Duty Status:
On Duty

Roll of Honour Citation

Died from disease after failing to recover from injuries he sustained when he was struck on the head during a violent struggle to arrest a vagrant.

Police Memorial Tribute

Died from disease after failing to recover from the injuries he sustained when, in the early hours of 15th May, he was struck twice on the back of the head with his own truncheon, while face down on the ground, during a violent struggle to arrest a vagrant in Kettering.