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Execution of Martin Doyle
- When
- 27 August 1861
- Where
- Chester
Martin Doyle was hanged on 27 August 1861 for attempted murder, marking the last such execution in Britain.
The execution occurred on 27 August 1861. The source text explicitly states that Martin Doyle was hanged at Chester for attempted murder. This contradicts the legacy location hint of Horsemonger Lane Gaol, creating a specific uncertainty regarding the precise site of the event.
Sources
- Capital punishment in the United Kingdom Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
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