Honors for a popular police officer

Tributes have been paid to a popular police officer who died of lung cancer.

Flags flew at half-mast at West Mercia police buildings in honor of police officer Steve Moore, who died on Wednesday.

Hundreds of comments were left on the police Facebook post announcing the 40-year-old’s death.

The officer joined West Mercia Police in April 2015 and was based in Telford.

A few months ago he was diagnosed with lung cancer and died surrounded by his family, police said.

His father, Graham Moore, wrote that the social media comments “opened our eyes to the love and affection that is expressed both here and elsewhere,” adding that they “have been a blessing for us over the last few days.” “great consolation”.

Interim Chief Constable Alex Murray said: “It has been a difficult week for West Mercia Police officers, staff and volunteers as we come to terms with the loss of a colleague and friend.

“More than anything, all of our thoughts are with his wife Maddie, his parents, and his family and friends.”