Chief Constable pays tribute to DCI Jim Torbet

Sussex Police Chief Constable Martin Richards said: "It is with the greatest sadness and regret that I have to tell colleagues of the sudden and untimely death overnight of Detective Chief Inspector Jim Torbet.

"Jim had given many years of loyal and dedicated service to Sussex Police, and in recent years has served as Detective Chief Inspector in the Professional Standards Department.

"Jim was a popular and valued member of our team. I would ask that the privacy of all those affected by this news is respected at this very difficult time."

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