Investigation into death of RAF Police dog handler
An investigation has been launched after the death of an RAF Police dog handler.
Cpl Rebecca Hudson, 32, from Stourport, had served since 2015 and was described by her station commander as a "truly special individual".
The BBC understands her death happened on 23 May at RAF Coningsby, where Cpl Hudson was posted last year.
An RAF spokesperson said it would be "inappropriate" to comment further on the circumstances, but confirmed an investigation was taking place.
Cpl Hudson previously served at RAF Waddington after completing her training
In a statement, the RAF described her as "devoted to her dogs and her teammates" and said she would be "sorely missed".
Gp Capt Paul O'Grady, the station commander at Coningsby, said: "Her absence will be felt for many years to come, not just by the dogs she dedicated so much time to, but the whole of the RAF Police.
"We have been deprived of a truly special individual who has been taken from us far too soon."
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