Reference
QSR1822/378-379
Title
Examinations and depositions. Information of William Edwards, constable of Langford.
Date free text
1822
Production date
From: 1822 To: 1822
Scope and Content
He was called to the Crown Inn to stop a fight between Samuel Prior and John Hickson. Whilst arresting John Hickson, his brother Henry Hickson assaulted Edwards and tried to rescue his brother. John Hickson was beating Prior (who was lying on the ground bleeding 'much wounded') violently. He took Hickson to his house 'there being no place of confinement at Langford.' Henry Hickson forced open the door of his house with his foot and broke the lock. John Huitt and Robert Swain were called upon and gae assistance to the constable and were both assaulted and knocked down by Henry Hickson.
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