Although he saw the assailant taken away by the Japanese gendarme, Mr. Yorke did not alight to make enquiries for fear that the other gunman would again attempt to shoot him. Instead, he drove to the Bubbling Well police station and reported the case there. He then proceeded to Police Headquarte The car, bearing licence No. 8474, with the three bullet holes, was inspected at the Police Headquarters, While the spent bullets were sent to the ballistic department.
Although no reason was given for the attempted assassination, it was stated to be political. The assailants, both about thirty years of age, were well dressed and did not appear to be in the same class with other hired assassins.
Mr. Yorke is very well known here, having been with the Shangha Muni. cipal Police for over 27 years. one time he was in charge of Division, and was appointed to his present post of Special Branch chief some three years ago. He is a native of Nottingham, 48 years of age, and lived in Shanghai three years before he joined the police force.
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