Robert Bentley KPM
- Died:
- 17 December 1910
- Age:
- 36
- Rank:
- Sergeant
- Force:
- City of London Police
- Cause:
- Homicide - Shot
- Duty Status:
- On Duty
- Gallantry award:
- Robert Bentley received State recognition by way of a Gallantry Award in relation to the incident where he lost his life.
Roll of Honour Citation
Shot and fatally wounded while attempting to arrest a gang of armed burglars that he and two colleagues had disturbed late the previous night at the Exchange Buildings, Cutler Street, Houndsditch.
Police Memorial Tribute
This incident was the precursor to what became the Siege of Sidney Street.
PC Walter Charles Choat also died on this date while PS Charles Tucker died the previous day.
All three officers were posthumously awarded the King’s Police Medal for Gallantry.
