Joseph Byrnes
- Died:
- 29 October 1885
- Age:
- 34
- Rank:
- Police Constable
- Force:
- Cumberland and Westmorland Constabulary
- Cause:
- Homicide - Shot
- Duty Status:
- On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Shot and fatally wounded as he attempted to arrest three armed men who were wanted for a burglary.
Police Memorial Tribute
PC Byrnes was shot in the head and fatally wounded after a violent struggle in Unthank Road, Plumpton, when, unarmed and knowing that other officers had already been shot, he confronted and, alone, attempted to arrest three armed men who were wanted for a burglary at Netherby Hall near Arthuret.
Three months later, the three men were found guilty of PC Byrnes’ murder and sentenced to death. They were hanged in Carlisle on 8th February 1886.
