Ernest Thompson
- Died:
- 01 December 1900
- Age:
- 32
- Rank:
- Police Constable
- Force:
- Metropolitan Police
- Cause:
- Homicide - Stabbed
- Duty Status:
- On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Died in the street after being stabbed in the stomach during a scuffle.
Police Memorial Tribute
PC Thompson had been patrolling near St. George’s brewery, between Church Lane and Union Street, when he was drawn to a street row near the fire station. As he moved through the crowd he was set upon and pushed to the ground. During the struggle he was able to summon assistance by blowing his police whistle. Other Constables arrived to see three men atop the officer but they all made off and, at that point, PC Thompson realised he had been stabbed.
