Bute Dock Police

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Bute Dock Police was a small police force responsible for policing Bute Docks, in Cardiff, Wales. The force was formed in 1858 and was merged into the Great Western Railway Police in 1922. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Head, Viv. "Index of senior officers at Cardiff Docks". Headline.org.uk. Retrieved 2 March 2011.
  2. Head, Viv. "Cardiff Docks And Its Police Force: A Chronological Review Of Events". Headline.org.uk. Retrieved 2 March 2011.