A Richmond police officer who died on duty 25 years ago was remembered at a memorial service today.

PC Matthew Allen died at the age of 25 when involved in a car crash while responding to an urgent call on March 31, 1992.

Today his friends and family, some of whom travelled from Australia, were joined at Twickenham police station for a noon memorial service.

His brother, Michael Allen, said: "Matt often talked about the funny things that happened to him in the force, both with his colleagues and members of the public from the borough, and that is what we like to remember most.

“Although Matt was a proud Welshman from Pembrokeshire, he loved to serve the capital city along with colleagues originating from all over the UK.”

A memorial plaque was unveiled at the police station by his brother, after which a minute’s silence was observed.

Met Police’s senior chaplain Reverend Prebendary Jonathan Osborne led the service, which was also attended by 13 of Matthew’s former colleagues.

Remembering PC Allen, chief superintendent Parm Sandhu said: “His is yet another example of a brave and dedicated member of the Metropolitan Police Service giving his life whilst protecting the community that he served.

“Matthew paid the ultimate sacrifice in the service of his community and it is fitting that his mother, father and brother and family members are here with his former colleagues as we commemorate him and unveil this memorial plaque.

"Matthew is still part of the police family and he will not be forgotten.”