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A police force is asking for help in trying to trace relatives of an officer who was killed on duty 67 years ago. | A police force is asking for help in trying to trace relatives of an officer who was killed on duty 67 years ago. |
War Reserve Police Officer Jack William Avery was stabbed to death in Hyde Park, central London, after he went to question a man acting suspiciously. | War Reserve Police Officer Jack William Avery was stabbed to death in Hyde Park, central London, after he went to question a man acting suspiciously. |
Frank Cobbett, 42, was sentenced to death for murder but he was granted mercy and served 15 years in jail. | Frank Cobbett, 42, was sentenced to death for murder but he was granted mercy and served 15 years in jail. |
The Met is to unveil a memorial in Hyde Park to Mr Avery this year and want to invite his relatives to the ceremony. | The Met is to unveil a memorial in Hyde Park to Mr Avery this year and want to invite his relatives to the ceremony. |
Mr Avery, warrant number 20997, joined the Force in March 1939 and was posted to "A Division". | |
Blood transfusions | Blood transfusions |
Whilst on patrol in Hyde Park in July 1940 near to the gun emplacements, he saw a man lying near to the guns who appeared to be writing on a piece of paper. | Whilst on patrol in Hyde Park in July 1940 near to the gun emplacements, he saw a man lying near to the guns who appeared to be writing on a piece of paper. |
When challenged, the man produced a knife and lunged at Mr Avery, stabbing him in the left thigh. | When challenged, the man produced a knife and lunged at Mr Avery, stabbing him in the left thigh. |
After a struggle, the man was detained by Mr Avery, War Reserve Constable Hyman Krantz and a passer-by called George Bryant. | After a struggle, the man was detained by Mr Avery, War Reserve Constable Hyman Krantz and a passer-by called George Bryant. |
Jack was taken to St Mary's Hospital where after surgery and two blood transfusions he died from his injuries. | Jack was taken to St Mary's Hospital where after surgery and two blood transfusions he died from his injuries. |
Cobbett, a labourer of no fixed address, was charged with wilful murder. | Cobbett, a labourer of no fixed address, was charged with wilful murder. |
He appeared at the Central Criminal Court in July 1940 and was later sentenced to death. He was granted mercy and his sentence reduced to 15 years penal servitude. | He appeared at the Central Criminal Court in July 1940 and was later sentenced to death. He was granted mercy and his sentence reduced to 15 years penal servitude. |
If you are a relative of Jack Avery's or indeed knew him please contact Supt Simon Ovens, Royal Parks Police, Old Police House, Hyde, London, W2 2UH. | If you are a relative of Jack Avery's or indeed knew him please contact Supt Simon Ovens, Royal Parks Police, Old Police House, Hyde, London, W2 2UH. |
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