HC Deb 26 February 1886 vol 302 c1389
MR. COBB

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, Whether his attention has been called to the murder of Police Constable Hine at Penny Compton; and, whether the Government will otter a reward for the apprehension of the murderer or murderers?

THE SECRETARY OF STATE (Mr. CHILDERS)

No, Sir; my attention has not been called officially to the murder of this police-constable. It will be for the Local Authorities to move first in such a matter. There are grave objections to a too liberal offer of Government rewards.