# Duff — Oliver Twist character guide

> Duff in Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Duff

**First appearance:** 0030-xxxi-involves-a-critical-position

## Who they are

A police officer who investigates the burglary with Blathers.

## In the story

### [Involves a Critical Position](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oliver_twist_se/chapters/xxxi-involves-a-critical-position)

The other officer; expresses contempt for Giles's muddled testimony and later inclines to blame the Family Pet for the burglary.

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