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BBC News
2 days ago
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- BBC News
Death of RAF corporal investigated by MoD and Lincolnshire Police
The Ministry of Defence is investigating the death of an RAF dog handler alongside the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Rebecca Hudson, 32, from Stourport, died on 23 Police said it attended an incident on 18 May at an RAF site in Kirkby Lane, Tattershall Thorpe, in which a 32-year-old woman suffered "serious injuries" following "a collision" with a was airlifted to hospital but died five days later. The East Midlands Ambulance Service said after receiving a call at 15:23 on 18 May it sent a paramedic, a LIVES emergency responder and an ambulance. The air ambulance also attended. "One patient was taken to Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham via air ambulance," it RAF police dog training facility is located on Kirkby Lane. The HSE said it would be investigating the incident "alongside the relevant authorities".A spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence said it was supporting the coroner's office with its inquiries."As investigations are ongoing, we cannot comment further at this stage and ask the media and public to avoid speculation as this could cause additional distress to Cpl Hudson's family, friends and colleagues," they added. 'Sorely missed' In a statement, the RAF described Cpl Hudson as "devoted to her dogs and her teammates" and said she would be "sorely missed".Gp Capt Samantha Bunn, provost marshal and commander air security force, said: "The tragic loss of Cpl Bec Hudson has been profoundly felt by every single member of the RAF Police. "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."Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
ITV News
3 days ago
- ITV News
Investigation into death of dog handler based at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire
An investigation has been launched into the death of an RAF military dog handler. Police Corporal Rebecca Hudson, 32, who was based at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire, died on Friday 23 May. The RAF paid tribute to her as having a "bubbly personality which would light up a room." It is unclear where she died and whether there were any suspicious circumstances but an RAF boss said after the death "Fiat Justitia", a Latin phrase meaning "let justice be done." Group Captain Samantha Bunn, Provost Marshal and Commander of the Air Security Force said: "The tragic loss of Cpl Bec Hudson has been profoundly felt by every single member of the RAF Police. "This is absolutely testament to her personable nature, professionalism and dedication to her role as an RAF Police Dog Handler. 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. Fiat Justitia." Corporal Hudson, who was known as Bec, joined the RAF in 2015, before working at RAF Waddington and later at RAF Coningsby. A RAF spokesperson said: "We can confirm that there is an ongoing investigation into the death of Cpl Hudson, so it would be inappropriate to comment at this time. "Our thoughts and condolences remain with Cpl Hudson's family and friends."
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
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." Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Royal Air Force RAF Coningsby
BBC News
4 days ago
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- BBC News
Investigation into death of RAF Coningsby police dog handler
An investigation has been launched after the death of an RAF Police dog 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 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 trainingIn 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." Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
