Malcolm Drummond Cavagin

In the early hours of 29th June 1981, PC 3168 Cavagin was travelling home from duty on his motorcycle when, on Stamfordham Road, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, he was struck head-on by a taxi that was overtaking another taxi. He died six days later, on 5th July 1981, as a result of his catastrophic injuries.

He was survived by his wife and young daughter, his parents and his four siblings.