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RefNoKHCP/1/26/76
AltRefNoHCP/1/26/76
TitleRiot at Somersham July 25th 1842: Thomas Charity, Parish constable at Somersham, was accused by James Donely, assistant constable to the parish of Somersham under the Watch Committee, with having insulted him and his brother in law, Amos Holding, Chief Police officer, Somersham.
DescriptionConelly's attempt to arrest Charity led to a disturbance, Antony Soleby and others being named as ringleaders. Amos Holding corroborated, naming other ringleaders in the extensive stone-throwing. On the riot only ended when several gentlemen of the Town came out [also includes case expenses]
Date1842
CreatorNameHuntingdonshire Quarter Sessions records
RepositoryHuntingdonshire Archives
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