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POLICE OFFICER KILLED BY BUS
Formerly in the Nottingham Force : An Ashover Tragedy
A fatal accident occured last night in Ashover last night to Police sergeant Arthur Marriott of Clay Cross, who is in charge of the Pilsley and Ashover section of the Derbyshire constabularly
It was stated that he was alighting from the bus before it had stopped and that his cape caught in the door and threw him under the wheel, which passed over him.
He was severely crushed and sustained serious internal injuries. Dr T F Wilson of Clay Cross was hastily summoned and the injured was taken to Chesterfield Hospital by the Clay Cross Ambulance but died before he reached its destination.
Deceased was 51 yrs of age was a most zealous and painstaking officer with twenty five yrs service to his credit. Before his drafting to Clay Cross he was stationed at Buxton and Shirebrook. He took an active interest in the Derbyshire Constabulary Police Widows and Orphans fund, and the sections which he was responsible for raised between £70 and £80 in the last two months.
He also saw service between the Boers and Great Wars and was an active member of the British Legion, of which he was an hon. treasurer. He was also treasurer of Poor Childrens Outing Fund. He leaves a widow, two daughters and a son.
Sergeant Marriott first joined the police in Nottingham where he was a member of the city force.
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