
StuA
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StuA
@Stuart82586795
Medically retired from Emergency Services and diagnosed Mental Health casualty. Supporter of those who suffer and serve in the Military, Emergency Services etc


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A popular police officer died by suicide after speeding to almost 100 mph and crashing into a tree on a major Essex road, an inquest into his death has determined. Louie Day died after a crash in the early hours of September 5 last year on the A414 near Ongar. The 23-year-old was training with the Metropolitan Police at the time of the tragic crash. There were no witnesses to the fatal collision, but he was found by a passerby shortly afterwards. An inquest at Essex Coroner’s Court in Chelmsford heard on Thursday (February 26) that Mr Day suffered multiple injuries to his head, chest and abdomen in the fatal crash. The hearing also heard that the young driver had left a “note of intention” with a conclusion recorded as suicide. Emergency services had been called to the A414 near King Street after the collision at around 3.30 am on September 5. The young man was tragically found by a passing driver who saw him “lying on the floor” having been ejected from the car. Michelle Brown, Area Coroner for Essex, said Mr Day had likely died “instantly” and was “sitting” on his seatbelt rather than wearing it. Medical examinations found no evidence of drugs or alcohol in his system. A delivery driver’s witness statement said a car travelling towards them was seen to do a three-point turn in the middle of the road which seemed “unusual”. They said: “After it turned round, it looked like it was speeding away. It must have been doing faster than 40mph.” “As I drove on I saw smoke and mist in the road and then saw bits of car and realised something had happened,” the driver added. Experts estimate that Mr Day was “probably driving between 96 and 99 mph”. Ms Brown concluded: “Louie Day from Brentwood died on September 5, 2025, on the A414 near King Street due to multiple injuries (head, chest and abdomen) sustained as a result of a road traffic collision as the driver and only occupant, leaving a note of intent. The conclusion is one of suicide.” Mr Day’s death is one of a number to have occurred on the A414 between Chelmsford and Harlow. Work is ongoing to make the road safer and reduce serious collisions, including the installation of new average speed cameras. The road is currently subject to a temporary 40mph speed limit while the cameras are installed. Mr Day, 23 worked as a response officer with the Metropolitan Police on the East Area Command, based from Barking and Dagenham. He had been a PCSO for two years beforehand. In a statement, Louie’s family said: “It is with the greatest sadness that we announce the passing of our son, Louie Day, a beautiful soul who has left this world and will be greatly missed by all who loved him. We would now like some privacy to grieve in peace.” When life is difficult, Samaritans are here – day or night, 365 days a year. You can call them for free on 116 123, email them at jo@samaritans.org,or visit samaritans.org to find your nearest branch. Link to the article: essexlive.news/news/essex-new…






An Avon and Somerset police officer has been dismissed after giving a false impression she was working by using a picture frame to weigh down laptop keys. A misconduct hearing was held at police headquarters today (Wednesday 25 February). Read more: orlo.uk/6Hq3f














Six Palestine Action activists cleared of aggravated burglary over break-in at UK subsidiary of Israeli defence firm bbc.in/4kADbRD


















