Gloucestershire Police Officer PC Ian Minett Dies on Duty
Tributes have flooded in for PC Ian Minett, a well-respected Gloucestershire police officer who tragically died while on duty on Saturday morning, 21 June.
Shock and Sorrow as Officer Dies During Shift
PC Ian Minett, a well-liked and familiar face within Gloucestershire Constabulary, passed away suddenly while working. The cause of death is currently deemed unexplained but non-suspicious, with the Coroner formally notified.
Adam Williams, chairman of Gloucestershire Police Federation, paid tribute:
“I was lucky enough to work with Ian. He was well liked by everyone who had the pleasure of working alongside him and getting to know him. It is a massive loss to the shift, the station, and to the Constabulary as a whole.”
Police Force Mourns Fallen Colleague
A Gloucestershire Constabulary spokesperson confirmed the sad news:
“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 at this difficult time. We ask that his family is given privacy.”
Colleagues described PC Minett as professional, compassionate, and a pillar of support within the force.
Community Pays Heartfelt Tributes
The local community has taken to social media to offer condolences, remembering PC Minett as an officer who “always went the extra mile” and genuinely cared about those he served.
No additional details about the circumstances of his death have been released. Investigations remain ongoing, with updates expected after the coroner’s inquest.
