Tributes have been paid to a Croydon police officer who was found dead at his home last week.
PC Julian Hawkins’ body was found at his home in Crowborough, East Sussex on Monday, April 16.
He is believed to have died of natural causes.
Mr Hawkins joined Croydon police in November 2001 and was a member of the Selhurst Safer Neighbourhood Team.
Superintendent Rob Atkin, Deputy Borough Commander for Croydon, said: "We are all deeply shocked and saddened by the news of Julian's death.
“He was an extremely hard working and dedicated police officer as part of the Selhurst Safer Neighbourhoods team in Croydon.
“Julian's death will be deeply felt both by his colleagues that worked with him and knew him as a friend and also by the community that held him in such high regard."
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