Derek John Carnie Robertson QGM
- Died:
- 09 February 1994
- Age:
- 39
- Rank:
- Sergeant
- Force:
- Metropolitan Police
- Cause:
- Homicide - Stabbed
- Duty Status:
- On Duty
- Gallantry award:
- Derek John Carnie Robertson received State recognition by way of a Gallantry Award in relation to the incident where he lost his life.
Roll of Honour Citation
Fatally stabbed during an armed robbery when he attempted to arrest a suspect armed with a knife. Posthumously awarded the Queen’s Gallantry Medal.
Police Memorial Tribute
Repeatedly and fatally stabbed when he responded to a call to an armed robbery at a sub-post office in New Addington where he confronted a suspect armed with a knife and, despite being threatened, attempted to arrest him. Posthumously awarded the Queen’s Gallantry Medal.
