His death is being treated as unexplained, but not suspicious, his force said

Tributes have been paid(Image: Western Mail)

A police officer has died while on duty, Gloucestershire Constabulary said. Pc Ian Minett died while working on Saturday morning, the force said.

Gloucestershire Constabulary said his death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious and the coroner has been informed.

A force spokesman said: “We extend our thoughts and prayers to Pc Minett’s family, friends and colleagues, and we ask that his family are given privacy at this difficult time.”

Adam Williams, chairman of Gloucestershire Police Federation, said: “All at Gloucestershire Police Federation are devastated to hear of the on duty death of PC Ian Minett.

“I was lucky enough to work with Ian and he was well liked amongst all that had the pleasure of working alongside him and getting to know him.

Gloucestershire Constabulary(Image: Copyright Unknown)

“It is a massive loss to the shift, the station, and to the Constabulary as a whole. Our thoughts are with Ian’s family, friends and close colleagues at this difficult time and we will support them as best we can.”

In a statement, the force said in full: “Gloucestershire Constabulary is saddened to report the death of PC Ian Minett whilst on duty this morning (Saturday 21 June). PC Minett’s death is being treated as unexplained but non-suspicious and the Coroner has been informed.

“We extend our thoughts and prayers to PC Minett’s family, friends, and colleagues, and we ask that his family are given privacy at this difficult time.”

No further details have been revealed.

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