Hi

I'm looking for an ancestor, George Richard BATSFORD who is listed as a Policeman on his marriage certificate of 1846 but who was later discharged after being assaulted by a prisoner.

Seeing as he was born in Marylebone and then to Southwark for the 1851 census (no occupation listed) I think the chances are he was in the Met

I have already written off to the various contacts for information on his service record but I also did a search on Old Bailey Online to see if he testified in court against anyone.

There seems to be a George Batsford during the right time frame who testifies several times: Each time he is listed as police-constable M 70.

Any ideas what the M 70 might mean?

Thanks
Tash