Nicholas Cock

Nicholas Cock

Died on 2nd August 1876
On 2nd August 1876, Police Constable Cock was on night duty in Upper Chorlton Road, Whalley Range, when it is believed he disturbed a burglar. A witness heard the sound of two gunshots, and then found Police Constable Cock lying in the road with a gunshot wound to his chest, which a short time later resulted in his death.
He was 23.

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