1936 Press Photo Murder Investigation, Alan Clarke, Green Lane, Hemel Hemstead

Fourteen year old boy helps police in warder investigation : fourteen year old Alan Clarke was congratulated by Scotland Yard officials yesterday for his help in investigation of the murder of 36 year old Mrs. Diana Suttey of Harrow. Mrs. Subbay was found stranged in Green lane, Mr. Hemel Hempstead, Herts. Alan and two friends were cycling in the area on Friday and new a standard car in the vicinity -with the door open - and new a man throw a coat or something over something on the ground nearby. He kept a diary of the incidents - took the car number - and after the car had gone - looked into the bashes and informed the police. photo shows Alan Clarke writing in his notebook in green lane, near Hemel Hempstead - near the scene of the discovery.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.

Photo is dated 09-09-1936.

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