Martin BIRKINSHAW

It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 8th December 2025, whilst celebrating his 45th wedding anniversary with his wife on holiday in the Maldives, of ex C/Supt 994 Martin BIRKINSHAW, 74 years.  Martin was snorkelling when he tragically died.

His next of kin is his wife, Mrs Georgina Anne Birkinshaw, whom members will remember as WPC 1768.

Martin was a loved father of Jo, John, Matt and Annie and a father in law to Dan, Becky, Sophie and Josh and a cherished Granddad to Poppy, George, Jess and Logan.

Martin joined Derbyshire Constabulary in January 1972 and served in Derby, Ripley, Heanor, Matlock and Headquarters in various roles and positions.

He retired in 2003 as C/Superintendent.

Martin’s funeral has been arranged for 1.00pm on Wednesday 21st January 2026 at Amber Valley Memorial Garden and Crematorium, Derby Road, Swanwick, DE55 1BH; followed by a Wake at The Queens Head, Alfreton Road, Little Eaton DE215DF.
Sean Murphy (Derbyshire NARPO Committee)

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