Hi Resident,

Yesterday marked the 53rd anniversary of the death of Superintendent Gerry Richardson.

On 23rd August 1971, Superintendent Gerry Richardson was killed in the line of duty.

Shot and fatally wounded when, unarmed and knowing two officers had already been shot, he attempted to arrest an armed robber at Blackpool. He was aged just 38.

Chief Constable Sacha Hatchett, colleagues, families, NARPO (National Association of Retired Police Officers) and the Lancashire Constabulary Superintendents Association gathered to lay floral tributes to mark this day, that will forever be etched in Lancashire Constabulary’s history.

We will never forget his bravery and sacrifice.