George Oldfield (police officer) (original) (raw)

Godfrey Alexander Oldfield (10 October 1923 – 4 July 1985), known as George Oldfield, was a British police detective who finished his career as an Assistant Chief Constable with West Yorkshire Police. He is known for leading inquiries by the force into major crimes, including the M62 coach bombing and the 'Yorkshire Ripper' series of murders. The latter inquiry put great strain on his health.