Ocklynge Cemetery, Eastbourne, East Sussex. 28th December 2017. The Grave of Police Inspector Arthur Walls. On 9th October 1912 Sussex Police Inspector Arthur Walls responded to a phone call to a man hiding near the home of Countess Flora Sztaray in South Cliff Avenue, Eastbourne. Inspector Walls called for the man to show himself but was met with two gun shots. The first shot struck Inspector Walls killing him instantly. A petty criminal by the name of John Williams was convicted of the murder. On 30th January 1913, following several appeals for clemency Williams was hung at Lewes prison
Ocklynge Cemetery, Eastbourne, East Sussex. 28th December 2017. The Grave of Police Inspector Arthur Walls. On 9th October 1912 Sussex Police Inspector Arthur Walls responded to a phone call to a man hiding near the home of Countess Flora Sztaray in South Cliff Avenue, Eastbourne. Inspector Walls called for the man to show himself but was met with two gun shots. The first shot struck Inspector Walls killing him instantly. A petty criminal by the name of John Williams was arrested and convicted of the murder. On 30th January 1913, following several appeals and pleas for clemency Williams was hung at Lewes Prison.
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Location: Ocklynge Cemetery, Willingdon Road, Eastbourne, United Kingdom
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