Police officer found dead in Surry Hills
A NSW Police officer has been found dead in the city’s inner-east. Police Commissioner Karen Webb has visited the station to console devastated colleagues.
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A NSW Police officer has been found dead in Surry Hills.
It is understood colleagues found the officer’s body inside the Sydney Police Centre in Goulburn Street early on Monday morning.
The death is not being treated as suspicious.
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb visited the station to console the officer’s devastated colleagues following the incident.
In a statement, police said:
“Early this morning, a 52-year-old Senior Constable was found deceased at the Sydney Police Centre at Goulburn Street.
“Initial inquiries indicate the man’s death is not suspicious and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.
“A critical incident investigation is underway.
Commissioner Webb said in a statement: “this is a very sad day for the NSW Police Force”.
“Our hearts go out to the officer’s family.
“Every support will be made available for staff and family impacted by this tragedy.”
Originally published as Police officer found dead in Surry Hills
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