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Sheffield
Independent 10
September 1891
Serious Stabbing in Sheffield
A serious stabbing case took place in Sheffield at an early hour
this morning, as a result of which, it is feared, the life of an
officer of the borough police force is endangered. It appears that
a navvy, Peter Bryne, a stranger to the town was hanging about and
creating some disturbance in the market. Police-constable Stephen
Pearson (23) requested him to move on. The fellow surlily refused
and on the officer attempting to arrest him, Bryne struck at him
with a knife inflicting a terrible gash in the officer's face. The
knife cut through Pearson's helmet, and laid bare the cheekbone
from below the ear to the chin.
Inquiries at the Hospital on the moment of going to press indicate
that there is no immediate danger.
..but Stephen Pearson died of
his wounds within the year. |
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