Raymond Davenport
- Died:
- 04 July 1981
- Age:
- 35
- Rank:
- Police Constable
- Force:
- Merseyside Police
- Cause:
- Homicide - Vehicle
- Duty Status:
- On Duty
- Gallantry award:
- Raymond Davenport received State recognition by way of a Gallantry Award in relation to the incident where he lost his life.
Roll of Honour Citation
Died in hospital after being seriously injured while trying to apprehend the driver of a stolen car.
Posthumously awarded the Queen’s Commendation for Brave Conduct
Police Memorial Tribute
While trying to apprehend the driver of a stolen car, PC Davenport reached through the driver’s side window of a stolen Ford Escort in an attempt to grab the keys from the ignition but the driver sped off, dragging the officer along Roe Street for 200 yards before crashing the car into a glass bus shelter. Raymond was rushed to hospital but his injuries proved fatal.
PC Davenport was a member of the Operational Support Division and was survived by his wife and their daughter.
Posthumously awarded the Queen’s Commendation for Brave Conduct.
