Gerald Irving Richardson GC

Died:
23 August 1971
Age:
38
Rank:
Superintendent
Force:
Lancashire Constabulary
Cause:
Homicide - Shot
Duty Status:
On Duty
Gallantry award:
Gerald Irving Richardson received State recognition by way of a Gallantry Award in relation to the incident where he lost his life.

Roll of Honour Citation

Shot and fatally wounded as he attempted to arrest an armed suspect after a robbery at a jeweller's shop in the Strand, Blackpool. Posthumously awarded the George Cross for Gallantry.

Police Memorial Tribute

After assisting in a car chase of five robbers, Superintendent Richardson then chased one of them as the gang split up and attempted to escape on foot. He tackled the robber and tried to persuade him to surrender his weapon but was shot twice in the stomach at point-blank range and died of his injuries later that day at the Victoria Hospital, Blackpool.

Posthumously awarded the George Cross for Gallantry.