Frederick George Hutchins QPM
- Died:
- 03 June 1961
- Age:
- 48
- Rank:
- Sergeant
- Force:
- Metropolitan Police
- Cause:
- Homicide - Shot
- Duty Status:
- On Duty
- Gallantry award:
- Frederick George Hutchins received State recognition by way of a Gallantry Award in relation to the incident where he lost his life.
Roll of Honour Citation
One of two officers who were fatally shot while trying to apprehend an armed suspect.
Posthumously awarded the Queen’s Police Medal for Gallantry.
Police Memorial Tribute
One of two officers who were fatally shot while trying to apprehend an armed suspect who had earlier presented himself at West Ham Police Station and, when asked to empty his pockets, produced a gun and started shooting, narrowly missing an officer. The man then ran out of the station, pursued by police. Sergeant Hutchins was driving in the area when he spotted the armed man and tackled him but was fatally shot.
Posthumously awarded the Queen’s Police Medal for Gallantry.
