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Constable's death on duty said to be 'unexplained'

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Officers have informed the corner of the death of duty officer PC Ian Minett

A police officer has died under "unexplained" and "non-suspicious" circumstances whilst on duty.

PC Ian Minett from Gloucestershire Constabulary died whilst on duty on Saturday.

Officers have said the coroner has been informed.

Deputy Chief Constable Katy Barrow-Grint said the constabulary has been "saddened" by the news and extends her "thoughts and prayers" to his family and friends.

"Gloucestershire Constabulary is saddened to report the death of PC Ian Minett whilst on duty on Saturday," Ms Barrow-Grint

"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."

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