Historedia
Person

Police Sergeant Charles Brett

Events
1
Episodes
2
Years
1867

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Police Sergeant Charles Brett, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Manchester Martyrs hanged for the killing of a policeman

    1867

    Role: Victim

    1. 18 September 1867 · ManchesterAttack on Police Van

      Fenians attacked a police van in Manchester to rescue two arrested leaders, resulting in the accidental shooting of Police Sergeant Charles Brett.

    2. 23 November 1867 · Salford GaolPublic Execution

      The three men were publicly hanged in front of a large crowd at Salford Gaol on 23 November 1867.

Sources

  1. Manchester Martyrs Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23