George William Gutteridge

Died:
27 September 1927
Age:
38
Rank:
Police Constable
Force:
Essex Constabulary
Cause:
Homicide - Shot
Duty Status:
On Duty

Roll of Honour Citation

Killed as he spoke to the driver of a car when the passenger, without warning, shot him in the head at close range.

Police Memorial Tribute

Killed while on night patrol on the Ongar Road between Stapleford Abbots and Romford when, as he spoke to the driver of a car he had cause to stop, the passenger, without warning, shot him in the head at close range. PC Gutteridge was not aware that the men, who then fled the scene, had earlier stolen the car.