PC IAN Dibell has been remembered as \u201ca selfless and courageous man who gave his life to protect others\u201d \u2013 one year since his murder shook Essex Police.<\/p>\n
PC Dibell was shot in the chest by gunman Peter Reeve on July 9, 2012. The 41 year old was fatally wounded after intervening \u2013 off duty – in a dispute near his home in Clacton.\u00a0Mark Smith, chairman of Essex Police Federation, said:\u00a0\u201cToday, we remember Ian and pay tribute to a selfless and courageous man who gave his life to protect others.”<\/p>\n
He added:\u00a0\u00a0\u201cOne year has passed since Ian Dibell, a dedicated, professional Essex Police Officer was killed in the line of duty.<\/p>\n
\u201cTragically, Ian paid the ultimate sacrifice. We will never forget his actions. Our thoughts as always remain with Ian, his family, friends and colleagues.\u201d<\/p>\n
An inquest in April returned verdicts of unlawful killing for PC Dibell and suicide for Peter Reeve. Reeve\u2019s body was found the following morning in the grounds of All Saints\u2019 Church, Writtle.<\/p>\n
Essex Police stated earlier this year that PC Dibell would be awarded the Chief Constable\u2019s High Commendation, recognising the fact that not only did he intervene in an extremely dangerous and volatile incident but that he was both unarmed and off-duty at the time.<\/p>\n
Speaking at his inquest, HM Coroner for Essex and Thurrock Caroline Beasley-Murray said she wanted to highlight PC Dibell\u2019s \u201cextraordinary bravery\u201d and commended him for a Gallantry medal.<\/p>\n
Mrs Beasley-Murray said: \u201cHe responded instantly to a fast moving and dramatic situation presenting extreme danger to the public. His courageous aim was to save life and he risked his own life regardless of his own safety. His actions almost certainly prevented utter carnage.\u201d<\/p>\n
Former Essex Police chief constable Jim Barker-McCardle added: \u201cIan\u2019s brave and selfless actions demonstrate his only motivation was to save lives, regardless of any personal risk.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt the time of the incident, there were several members of the public present who might have been wounded or killed if Ian had not intervened as he did. Ian\u2019s brave, courageous and selfless actions no doubt saved others from harm.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe consciously stepped into danger to protect others and tragically paid the ultimate price. His fearless actions were in the best traditions of policing.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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