PAINFUL SUICIDE: — A tradesman, father of a large family, named Charles Pincent, aged 50, residing at Hoxton, committed suicide at his residence yesterday morning. Deceased was a cheesemonger, and was it is alleged, somewhat embarrassed by pecuniary difficulties, which appeared to prey on his mind. His wife left him in bed yesterday morning and on returning a short time afterwards found the bedroom door fastened against her. Feeling alarmed, she called for help, and on the door being forced open the unfortunate man was seen hanging by a rope from the top of the bedstead. He was instantly cut down, and medical assistance called in, but life was extinct.
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GRO0127 Devonport: Charles Pinsent: 1812 – 1863