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    Police officer who was ‘always so happy’ hit and killed responding to car crash

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    By Brooke Davies

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    Police officer who was ‘always so happy’ hit and killed responding to car crash

    PC Faizaan Najeeb, 24, who died on Friday following a crash near Wellingborough (Picture: Thomson Sarah)

    A 24-year-old police officer who was hit and killed by a car as he responded to a road crash has been named.

    PC Faizaan Najeeb had arrived on Station Road near Wellingborough responding to an accident involving a separate car when he was suddenly hit by a blue VW Polo.

    He was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital but died one week later on September 26.

    A man in his 20s has been arrested and has since been bailed.

    Chief Constable Ivan Balhatchet from Northamptonshire Police said: ‘Words cannot describe the sadness felt when an officer loses his life serving in the line of duty.

    ‘The entire Northamptonshire Police family wish to pass on our deepest condolences to his family and friends at this truly awful point in time.

    ‘Colleagues from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are still investigating the collision, and specialist family liaison officers will continue to support Faizaan’s family in the coming days and weeks.

    ‘We are also carrying out an internal health and safety investigation.’

    PC Najeeb joined Northamptonshire Police in May 2022 to serve on the response team.

    His former colleagues from Bedfordshire Police said: ‘Those that knew him are absolutely devastated by his death, and he will be sorely missed.

    ‘His ability to lift spirits was infectious, and he was always so happy. Faizaan would do anything for anyone, and although he was only with us for a short time, his legacy and impact on those that worked with him remains.

    ‘His memory lives on and will not be forgotten. The joy he brought to people that he met can never be replicated, and those on the Community Policing Team, as well as those in other departments will miss him.

    ‘It is with great sadness that PCSO 7001 and PC 1967 has signed off from duty. His memory will live on.’

    They added: ‘Thank you, Faizaan, for all the joy and the legacy you brought us.’

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