Home secretary pays tribute to PC killed in crash

The home secretary has paid tribute to a serving Kent Police officer who died after a car crash while responding to an emergency call.

PC Bradley Corke, 27, was critically injured in the collision in Farningham, near Swanley, on Thursday, said Kent Police. He died on Saturday.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood told the Commons on Monday she wanted to pay her respects to the officer who "sadly lost his life in the line of duty".

She added: "My thoughts, and I'm sure those of the whole house, are with his family, and his friends."

A colleague, who was in the same vehicle, remains critically ill in hospital and a member of the public in the second vehicle continues to be treated for serious injuries, the force added.

Kent Police held a two minutes silence on Monday across the force to pay respects to PC Corke, who was based in Tonbridge and spent his police service in the towns of West Kent.

Hastings and Rye MP, Helena Dolimore, said that Corke was from her constituency.

Posting on Facebook, she described the news as "incredibly sad".

She added: "My thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family, friends, and colleagues at this exceptionally difficult time.

"PC Corke was just 27 years old, and this loss is truly heartbreaking.

"This is a devastating reminder of the risks our officers take every single day to keep us safe."

Brighton & Hove Albion added on X: "Everyone at the Albion is thinking of Nathan's family at this difficult time."

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