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Tommy ButlerTommy Butler Tommy Butler British police officer (1912–1970) For other people named Tommy Butler, see Tommy Butler (disambiguation). Thomas Marius Joseph Butler MBE[1] (21 July 1912 – 20 April 1970) was a Detective Chief Superintendent in the Metropolitan Police in London. He was most notable for leading the team of detectives that investigated the Great Train Robbery in 1963. Butler was arguably the most renowned head of the Flying Squad in its history. He became known as "One Day" Tommy for the speed with which he apprehended criminals and the "Grey Fox" for his shrewdness. Quick facts MBE, Born ... Tommy Butler MBE Born 21 July 1912 Fulham, London, England Died 20 April 1970(1970-04-20) (aged 57) Police career Department Metropolitan… (Source: Wikipedia)
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