Michael William Dawson

Died:
12 April 1984
Age:
23
Rank:
Constable
Force:
Royal Ulster Constabulary GC
Cause:
Homicide - Bomb
Duty Status:
On Duty

Roll of Honour Citation

Fatally injured by a bomb planted at an address in Belfast to which he had been called.

Police Memorial Tribute

Constable Dawson was called to 139 University Street, Belfast, regarding a suspect hold-all found in the front garden.

As Michael was speaking to the householder, a bomb within the hold-all exploded, killing the female and seriously injuring the officer.

Constable Dawson, a married man, was taken to Belfast City Hospital but died from his wounds soon after.

The previous year, while carrying a bomb to the same house, a man was injured when the bomb detonated prematurely.

Incident Location

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