Derek John Carnie Robertson QGM

Died:
09 February 1994
Age:
39
Rank:
Sergeant
Force:
Metropolitan Police
Cause:
Homicide - Stabbed
Duty Status:
On Duty
Gallantry award:
Derek John Carnie Robertson received State recognition by way of a Gallantry Award in relation to the incident where he lost his life.

Roll of Honour Citation

Fatally stabbed during an armed robbery when he attempted to arrest a suspect armed with a knife. Posthumously awarded the Queen’s Gallantry Medal.

Police Memorial Tribute

Repeatedly and fatally stabbed when he responded to a call to an armed robbery at a sub-post office in New Addington where he confronted a suspect armed with a knife and, despite being threatened, attempted to arrest him. Posthumously awarded the Queen’s Gallantry Medal.