A commemorative blue plaque was unveiled to honour the memory of a former police officer who later became a successful crime novelist.
The ceremony took place at the historic Harrison Road premises in Halifax, a location that once served as the operational centre for the borough’s police force.
The event, held on Monday, September 21, drew attendance from family relatives, literary enthusiasts, and officials representing local library services.
Chief Superintendent Sareth Humpage, leading the Calderdale Division of West Yorkshire Police, participated in the unveiling ceremony, linking the commemoration back to Procter’s roots in law enforcement.
Born in the local area, Procter joined the Halifax Borough Police in 1927 and remained with the force until 1946.
Following his departure from the police service, he established himself as a prolific author of criminal fiction, producing a total of 26 novels throughout his writing career.
One of his most notable works, Hell Is a City, achieved sufficient acclaim to be transformed into a cinematic production.
Mandy Hurd, representing the Halifax Civic Trust in her role as secretary, expressed the hope that the permanent memorial would spark renewed curiosity about Procter’s literary catalogue among residents of the town where he began his journey from uniformed officer to celebrated author.