• Reference
    QSR1823/327
  • Title
    Information of Robert Saville of Elstow, constable regarding assault by Joseph Mayes, and examination of Joseph Mayes.
  • Date free text
    1823
  • Production date
    From: 1823 To: 1823
  • Scope and Content
    'On Sunday evening last, the 11th day of May 1823. about half past ten o'clock, I was walking down the street of Elstow, as constable, to keep order - and looking into the houses that were selling beer for the approaching fair. The houses were quiet and locked up - I then saw about 30 young men, quarrelling and fighting in the public street of Elstow. I was called upon to quell the disturbance and to restore peace. I desired them to depart, and to be peaceable in the King's name - they refused - James Mayes came up to me, struck at my head and knocked off my hat - Mr Eyles was sent for, and he came to aid and assist me.' Examination of Joseph Mayes 'I was there, I had had a goodish deal of beer, I do not know that I hit anybody.
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