Roll of Honor
Incident
Killed by a bomb explosion while on duty during an air raid at Stretford.
One of three officers killed by a bomb explosion while on duty during an air raid at Stretford.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Constable Harrop served with the Lancashire Constabulary.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Constable Harrop.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Special Constable John Clarence Harrop is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In ENG, 702 of 2,827 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 24.8% of this state's fallen. That is 24.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Lancashire Constabulary, 21 of 122 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 17.2% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John Clarence Harrop's cause is highlighted.
How John Clarence Harrop Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John Clarence Harrop is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.
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