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Serving police officer dies following a collision in Leicestershire

Posted on 19/03/2010

police,constabulary,leicestershire police Serving police officer dies following a collision in Leicestershire PC Phil Tomaszewski

PC Phil Tomaszewski

A serving police officer has died following a collision in the parish of Eaton, near Ab Kettleby, Leicestershire.

The collision occurred at about 1.19pm on Thursday March 18 on Clawson Lane, in the parish of Eaton, Leicestershire and involved one vehicle, a black Yamaha Road Star Warrior motorcycle.

The motorcycle rider, PC Phil Tomaszewski (48) of Long Clawson, was taken to the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham with serious injuries and died a short while later.  He was off duty at the time.

Leicestershire Constabulary’s temporary Chief Constable Chris Eyre, said: “PC Tomaszewski was a well respected officer and had served with Leicestershire Constabulary for 25 years.  He was currently serving as a local policing officer at Loughborough.

“His death has come as a terrible shock to us all and my thoughts are with his wife and two daughters at this time.”

Chief Superintendent Daimon Tilley, North BCU Commander, said: “Phil, known to his friends and colleagues, as Tommo, had been a personal friend and colleague for more than 10 years.  I have spoken to a number of his friends and we have all been deeply touched by his sad loss, our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.

“As well as being a committed police officer, Phil had a number of passions, including sailing, climbing and motorcycling.  He had been involved in a number of charity events and travelled all over Europe.  We have already had a number of tributes from members of the Blue Knights around the world.

“Phil was a lovely man, he always had a smile on his face and had a good sense of humour, which kept friends entertained.  He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.”

Detectives investigating the collision are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or may have seen the motorcycle prior to the collision taking place to contact them.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Detective Constable 1852 Robert Lapworth on Leicester (0116) 222 2222, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer’s identification number 1852.  Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.

 * Please note, some mobile ‘phone service providers may charge for this call.