John Poole
- Died:
- 31 October 1865
- Age:
- 57
- Rank:
- Sergeant
- Force:
- Birmingham City Police
- Cause:
- Accident
- Duty Status:
- On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Died from the injuries he sustained after being thrown from a ladder when it overbalanced at Duke Street Police Station.
Police Memorial Tribute
While supervising and testing the repair to a fire escape at Duke Street Police Station, Sergeant Poole was thrown from the top of a ladder when it overbalanced, causing him serious injuries from which he later died.
