We have just heard the sad news from Neal Richardson that ex-DS 1798 Graham Peter "Mitch" MITCHELL  died last week  at the age of 58 after having had cancer for some time.

Mitch had served in the Bermuda Police from March 1981 –  June 1986 before returning to the UK where he joined the West Mercia Police from 28th July 1986 until his retirement on 31 August 2011.

He leaves a widow, Julie, to whom we send our sincere condolences.  The funeral will take place on Thursday 29th. October at 3.30 pm at Redditch Crematorium,  family flowers only, donations may be made to a Multiple Sclerosis charity. After the service there will be a gathering at the Oddfellows’ Arms, 24 Foregate Street, Astwood Bank, Redditch, B96 6BW from 4.30 pm.