PC Dibell 'paid the ultimate sacrifice for his bravery'

Mark Smith, chairman of the Essex Police Federation, has paid tribute to PC Dibell describing him as a "dedicated professional officer who even though off duty, has paid the ultimate sacrifice for his bravery and selfless actions in trying to protect his local community".

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Manhunt over as body found

The body found at All Saints Church in Writtle near Chelmsford, Essex, is Peter Reeve, 64, the man suspected of shooting dead off-duty police officer Ian Dibell in Clacton-on-Sea on Monday, police said.