Gavin Richard Carlton

Died:
19 December 1988
Age:
29
Rank:
Police Constable
Force:
West Midlands Police
Cause:
Homicide - Shot
Duty Status:
On Duty
Plaque Location:
Unveiled 1990 at Torrington Avenue, Coventry
Gallantry award:
Gavin Richard Carlton received State recognition by way of a Gallantry Award in relation to the incident where he lost his life.

Roll of Honour Citation

Shot dead at point blank range by one of two bank robbers he was pursuing after his car crashed. Posthumously awarded the Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct.

Police Memorial Tribute

While pursuing two armed robbers, who had just held up the Tile Hill village branch of the Midland Bank on Torrington Avenue, Coventry, PC Carlton’s patrol car was shot at, causing it to crash and become lodged on a bollard.

With his police car stuck, the gunmen approached Gavin and one of them shot the officer at point blank range.

Posthumously awarded the Queen’s Commendation for Brave Conduct.