William Smith
- Died:
- 23 February 1884
- Rank:
- Sergeant
- Force:
- Durham County Constabulary
- Cause:
- Homicide - Beaten
- Duty Status:
- On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Suffered a fatal skull fracture after being stoned by three drunken men he had warmed earlier in the evening.
Police Memorial Tribute
Suffered a fatal skull fracture after being stoned by three drunken men he had warmed earlier in the evening while on duty outside the Diamond Inn as the Public House closed. Those same men returned shortly thereafter and attacked the officer.
