Alan Bray (sport shooter)
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FullnameAlan Herbert Bray
Born19 June 1929
Hinckley, Leicestershire, England
Died8 October 2016 (aged 87)
Barwell, Leicestershire, England
SportSports shooting
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Alan Herbert Bray |
| Born | 19 June 1929 Hinckley, Leicestershire, England |
| Died | 8 October 2016 (aged 87) Barwell, Leicestershire, England |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Sports shooting |
Alan Herbert Bray (19 June 1929 – 8 October 2016) was a British sports shooter.[1] He competed in the 25 metre pistol event at the 1964 Summer Olympics.[2]
In 1987, Bray was subjected to a horrific attack by thieves who targeted the gun shop he owned. He was doused in petrol and set alight leaving him with burn injuries he suffered with until his death. The attack was featured on the popular television show Crimewatch which resulted in the perpetrators being caught and imprisoned.
