The family of a police officer who died in the line of duty after his vehicle was in a collision with another car have paid tribute.
PC Bradley Corke, 27, died on Saturday, after he was critically injured in Farningham, Kent, on Thursday evening.
He and a colleague, who was reported to be critically ill in hospital at the weekend, were responding to an “immediate” call when their marked police car was involved in the crash.
His family released a statement describing him as a “true gentleman” and a “credit to himself” and “us as parents”.
The statement, released through Kent Police, said: “Our beautiful boy, so cruelly taken away from us far too young.
“Bradley was one of the finest young men ever to have walked this earth. A credit to himself, to us as parents and to all his family and friends who loved him dearly.
“He was proud to be PC Bradley Corke, and in turn we are proud of his dedication to the profession.
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“We have been touched by the outpouring of love and affection from all who knew him. In particular, we have taken comfort from the kind words of those who he helped in his line of duty, supporting them in their hour of need.
“It comes as no surprise to us that so many had such a positive experience in his presence, because that’s just Brad – a true gentleman in every situation he encountered.
“Son, we are broken and will probably never recover from your loss, but we hope we can draw strength from all that you are and forever will be.
“We love you son, love you with every ounce of our being. Sleep tight our most beautiful boy.”
Kent Police continued to appeal for information relating to the collision in which he was involved.
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