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West Midlands Police – Roll of Honour

Paul Frear 22nd September 2023

West Midlands Police

Critically injured after being knocked over by a car whilst on his way to work. He was rushed to hospital but succumbed to his injuries the following day. - aged 45

Resham Singh Nahal 26th June 2020

West Midlands Police

Whilst dealing with a road traffic collision on 9th November 2019, Resham was seriously injured when another vehicle collided with him. After initially making good progress recovering from his injuries, Resham suffered cardiac arrest and died on 26th June 2020 - aged 53

Michael Chapman 14th April 2014

West Midlands Police

Having cycled into work for a late shift he took unwell. He was rushed to hospital but suffered a fatal heart attack - aged 48

Ramin Tolouie 16th October 2011

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Died after a collision of a car and his motorcycle returning home from duty - aged 40

Keith Malcolm Dobson 3rd September 2011

West Midlands Police

Died from mesothelioma which he contracted whilst training as a firearms officer - aged 68

Francis Edward Dodd 7th September 2009

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Died from mesothelioma which he contracted whilst working as an officer in Birmingham City and West Midlands Police - aged 73

Jonathan Paul Wade 12th March 2007

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Whilst instructing self defence training he collapsed and died of heart failure - aged 39

Ryan Michael Hunt 25th May 2006

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Killed in a road accident while working on an investigation in South Yorkshire - aged 31

Deborah Adele Harman-Burton 24th March 2006

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Killed in a road accident whilst travelling home from night duty - aged 28

Valroy O’Neil Hodgson 31st December 2004

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Died from complications of an injury sustained in officer safety training - aged 44

Paul Linden Owen 20th October 2004

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Fatally injured while on duty when he was accidentally struck by a bus - aged 47

Michael Swindells 21st May 2004

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Suffered a fatal knife wound attempting to arrest a violent suspect armed with a knife - aged 44

Robert George Ling 7th October 2002

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Killed in a car crash escorting two men being extradited from South Africa - aged 27

Malcolm Edward Walker 4th October 2001

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Killed when his motorcycle was rammed trying to stop a stolen car - aged 46

Michael Install 24th July 1996

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Collapsed and died whilst on duty at Park Lane - aged 53

Vanessa Rosemary Carroll 28th April 1996

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Killed in a road accident while with the British Police Unit in Bosnia - aged 35

Robert John Dallow 17th December 1995

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Killed in a patrol car involved in a collision while pursuing a stolen car - aged 41

David Brennan 8th June 1993

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Fatally injured in a car accident when reporting for duty - aged 37

Philip Joseph Kurlinkus 18th March 1993

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Killed in a motorcycle accident responding to an emergency call - aged 39

Mark John Woodhead 26th January 1992

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Collapsed and died while on duty at Fletchamstead Police Station - aged 32

Neil Coleman 30th October 1990

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Killed when hit by a bus while on traffic duty after a football match - aged 27

Mark Anthony Gumbley 28th March 1990

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Killed in a collision with a lorry while on a police motorcycle course - aged 27

Colin Graham Pursall 10th March 1990

West Midlands Police

Killed in a motorcycle accident while travelling to report for duty - aged 27