Craig Case. 
Detective Sergeant Frederick Fairfax who arrested Derek Bentley (aged 19) and Christopher Craig (aged 16)

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• Dimensions: 3975 x 2639 px | 33.7 x 22.3 cm | 13.3 x 8.8 inches | 300dpi
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Craig Case. 
Detective Sergeant Frederick Fairfax who arrested Derek Bentley (aged 19) and Christopher Craig (aged 16) as they broke into a London warehouse on 2 November 1952. Craig was armed with a revolver, fired the gun grazing the police officer's shoulder. Despite being wounded Fairfax continued after Bentley and managed to finally arrest him. Craig escaped to the roof and later shot and killed Police Constable Sidney George Miles (age 42). For his gallantry in pursuing Bentley and Craig, Fairfax was awarded the George Cross. He is seen here outside the court after giving evidence .December 1952 C6065-003

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