Kenneth Robert Howorth GM
- Died:
- 26 October 1981
- Age:
- 49
- Rank:
- Explosives Officer
- Force:
- Metropolitan Police
- Cause:
- Homicide - Bomb
- Duty Status:
- Civilian
- Gallantry award:
- Kenneth Robert Howorth received State recognition by way of a Gallantry Award in relation to the incident where he lost his life.
Roll of Honour Citation
Killed instantly when a suspected explosive device detonated as he attempted to defuse it. Posthumously awarded the George Medal for Gallantry.
Police Memorial Tribute
Killed instantly when, during a terrorist bombing campaign of mainland U.K., a suspected explosive device in the basement toilet of a restaurant in Oxford Street, detonated as he attempted to defuse it. Posthumously awarded the George Medal for Gallantry.
