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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Female police officer dies after arrest for sending sensitive information
A female police officer has died suddenly in the wake of her arrest for allegedly sending sensitive information. Pc Claire Browne, 44, was found dead by colleagues after they responded to a 'concern for welfare' call at a house in Netley Abbey, Hampshire, at 11am on Monday July 7. Along with her arrest, she had also been served notice of a gross misconduct investigation into her honesty and integrity, and for allegedly using a police account for non-work purposes. She had worked for Hampshire Constabulary since 2006 and was based in Southampton. In a statement, her family said: 'It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our much-loved Claire. She was a dedicated officer who served the force and the community diligently and compassionately for 19 years. 'Claire will be sorely missed by her many friends and colleagues. Our family is devastated and we ask for understanding, kindness and privacy during this incredibly difficult time.' She was arrested as part of an investigation into the sending of sensitive police information from her work email to her personal account. It is understood that one issue surrounded claims that she had a campervan under her name to avoid any issues with child maintenance payments. PC Browne is the second serving police officer to die while under investigation by the force's Professional Standards Department, following the death of Pc Alex Hazlett-Beard, a response officer, in February. Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has now ordered an independent review of the department. She said: 'Recent events have understandably raised questions and concerns among officers, staff, and the wider public about how the force handles internal investigations. 'While the force has appropriately referred this matter to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), I believe it is also necessary to examine more broadly how the Professional Standards Department operates, particularly in terms of support provided to officers under investigation and the culture of those investigations. 'To ensure transparency and fairness, I will be commissioning an independent review, led by a qualified individual from outside policing with relevant experience in assessing organisational practices and wellbeing.' In a statement, the force's acting Chief Constable Sam de Reya said: 'Everyone is extremely shocked and saddened by Claire's death, and our thoughts remain with her family, friends and colleagues. 'Claire was a well-loved and respected officer and colleague who had worked in many different departments and teams throughout her policing career. She will be missed by us all.' Hampshire Constabulary confirmed it had referred itself to the IOPC. A spokesman for the force added that Pc Browne's death was 'not being treated as suspicious, and a file is being prepared for the coroner'.
Telegraph
12-07-2025
- Telegraph
Female police officer dies after arrest for sending sensitive information
A female police officer has died suddenly in the wake of her arrest for allegedly sending sensitive information. Pc Claire Browne, 44, was found dead by colleagues after they responded to a 'concern for welfare' call at a house in Netley Abbey, Hampshire, at 11am on Monday July 7. Along with her arrest, she had also been served notice of a gross misconduct investigation into her honesty and integrity, and for allegedly using a police account for non-work purposes. She had worked for Hampshire Constabulary since 2006 and was based in Southampton. In a statement, her family said: 'It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our much-loved Claire. She was a dedicated officer who served the force and the community diligently and compassionately for 19 years. 'Claire will be sorely missed by her many friends and colleagues. Our family is devastated and we ask for understanding, kindness and privacy during this incredibly difficult time.' She was arrested as part of an investigation into the sending of sensitive police information from her work email to her personal account. It is understood that one issue surrounded claims that she had a campervan under her name to avoid any issues with child maintenance payments. Concerns over internal investigations PC Browne is the second serving police officer to die while under investigation by the force's Professional Standards Department, following the death of Pc Alex Hazlett-Beard, a response officer, in February. Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has now ordered an independent review of the department. She said: 'Recent events have understandably raised questions and concerns among officers, staff, and the wider public about how the force handles internal investigations. 'While the force has appropriately referred this matter to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), I believe it is also necessary to examine more broadly how the Professional Standards Department operates, particularly in terms of support provided to officers under investigation and the culture of those investigations. 'To ensure transparency and fairness, I will be commissioning an independent review, led by a qualified individual from outside policing with relevant experience in assessing organisational practices and wellbeing.' Death 'not suspicious' In a statement, the force's acting Chief Constable Sam de Reya said: 'Everyone is extremely shocked and saddened by Claire's death, and our thoughts remain with her family, friends and colleagues. 'Claire was a well-loved and respected officer and colleague who had worked in many different departments and teams throughout her policing career. She will be missed by us all.' Hampshire Constabulary confirmed it had referred itself to the IOPC. A spokesman for the force added that Pc Browne's death was 'not being treated as suspicious, and a file is being prepared for the coroner'.
BBC News
17-06-2025
- BBC News
Netley alley stabbing: Man cleared of murder
An 18-year-old man has been cleared of murdering a 19-year-old found fatally stabbed in an alleyway in a Hampshire Choruma was discovered seriously injured in Station Road, Netley Abbey, on 19 December and died at the had alleged Mr Adeyemi stabbed Mr Choruma after a meeting was set up with him and another man over a drugs debt.A jury at Southampton Crown Court unanimously found Mr Adeyemi, of Holmes Close in Netley Abbey, not guilty of murder. He was also cleared of an alternative charge of manslaughter. The court was told Mr Choruma was found bleeding in the alleyway and several passers-by, including a former nurse, administered CPR until first responders arrived.A post-mortem examination showed he died from a 15cm (6in)-deep stab wound to the abdomen. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
03-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Tawana Choruma killed in alleged Netley Abbey drugs debt row
An 19-year-old, found fatally stabbed in an alley way in a Hampshire village, was killed in a row over a drugs debt, a court has Choruma was discovered seriously injured in Station Road, Netley Abbey, on 19 December and died at the Adeyemi, 18, of Holmes Close in Netley Abbey denies trial at Southampton Crown Court was told Mr Adeyemi stabbed Mr Choruma after a meeting was set up with him and his friend Jack Hibbert who owed Mr Adeyemi £600. Prosecution barrister Sarah Jones told the jury: "It was a senseless death arising from tensions caused by drugs, drug dealing and the debts people accrue."Ms Jones described how a meeting between the three man had been arranged in the Station Road area of Netley Abbey because of Mr Hibbert's debt to Mr Adeyemi was "pursuing his debt with tenacity and relentlessness", she told the jury."It is clear there was considerable suspicion between the parties," she said Mr Choruma was stabbed by Mr Adeyemi shortly after making a phone call at 18:21 said Mr Choruma was left in a "dark lonely place, bleeding to death".Several passers-by, including a former nurse, administered CPR until first responders Ms Jones said, given the extent of his injuries, there was "no chance" of saving Mr Choruma's life.A post-mortem examination showed he died from a 15cm-deep stab wound to the abdomen.A car driver in a nearby street later said she saw a man with an "intense wide-eyed hostile stare" shortly after the time of the attack, the court was jury was also told that a knife was found in Mr Choruma's trial continues. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
