Tributes paid to 22 year old Surrey Police officer who died in Corfu

The officer has been named as Hannah Byrne, who sadly died on Friday whilst on holiday.

Hannah Byrne's family said she "She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.”
Author: Alex DukePublished 4th Sep 2023

Tributes have poured in for a 22 year old serving officer with Surrey Police, who's been named as PC Hannah Byrne.

Byrne died whilst on holiday in the Greek island Corfu last Friday.

Hannah joined Surrey Police in March last year

Hannah was 22 and joined Surrey Police in March last year. She was based at Reigate as part of the Neighbourhood Policing Team.

Family and police pay tribute

"She was a bright, enthusiastic and respected officer just at the start of her career in policing and she will be sadly missed"

Her family have today released this tribute to Hannah:

“Our beloved Hannah was beautiful inside and out. She was extremely kind, funny, caring and had a real zest for life.

She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.”

Chief Superintendent Chris Colley, Divisional Commander for East Surrey, said: “Hannah’s death has been a shock for everyone who knew her. She was a bright, enthusiastic and respected officer just at the start of her career in policing and she will be sadly missed. As a Force, we are now doing everything we can to support her family and her colleagues at this extremely difficult time.”

An investigation into the circumstances of her death is being led by authorities in Greece.

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