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Obituary: Harry Allen

Wednesday 19 August 1992 23:02 BST
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Harry Allen, executioner, died Fleetwood Lancashire, 14 August, aged 80. Britain's last official hangman, he was a lifelong supporter of capital punishment. Performed nearly 100 executions (including the controversial hangings of Derek Bentley and James Hanratty), and assisted at 100 others.

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