Police Remembrance Trust

04/10/2026

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30/09/2026

💙 We're delighted to share highlights from the 23rd National Police Memorial Day, held last Sunday in Belfast 💙



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The 23rd National Police Memorial Day took place on Sunday 27th Sep...

29/09/2026

Police Federation for NI

29/09/2026

Home Office Shabana Mahmood

28/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year's National Police Memorial Day.

It was an honourable day full of devotion and respect to our fallen colleagues.

27/09/2026

💙 Secretaries of State and Police Chiefs stand in unity with families to commemorate police officers who have died on duty

The 23rd National Police Memorial Day took place on Sunday 27th September 2026, at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall, with nearly 2,000 people in attendance.

Families, colleagues and friends of fallen police officers attend this national event year-on-year to remember officers who gave their lives in service – many in horrific circumstances.

Tributes were paid to all 4,660 police officers who have died on duty, listed on the Roll of Honour, and the names of the eight police officers who died in the past 12 months, were read out, followed by two minutes silence as petals of remembrance fell on all in attendance.

It was a poignant moment when the names of the eight officers who died recently were read out by Chair of the Police Federation for Northern Ireland, Liam Kelly.

• Police Constable Matthew Blades, Cleveland Police, aged 37 years
• Police Constable Tom Clough, Cleveland Police, aged 38 years
• Police Constable Alice Slominska, Bedfordshire Police, aged 19 years
• Police Constable Jess Turnbull, Northumbria Police, aged 19 years
• Police Constable Mark Chester, Ministry of Defence Police, aged 35 years
• Police Constable Mathew Parker, Essex Police, aged 43 years
• Police Constable Bradley Corke, Kent Police, aged 27 years
• Police Constable Faizaan Najeeb, Northamptonshire Police, aged 24 years

Family members participated in the service, which poignantly honoured fallen officers’ commitment, courage, and sacrifice.

Northumbria Police Constable Jess Turnbull’s father laid her police hat on the alter alongside others, representing police forces from each of the four nations of the United Kingdom.

Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, who gave a reading at service, said:
“Policing is not just a profession. It is a calling answered by those with the courage to place themselves in harm’s way. Today we honour the police officers who have fallen in the line of duty and lost their lives as they sought to protect us all.

“These officers embodied what it means to selflessly serve their communities. I also want to thank those who continue to keep us safe, today and every day.”



More - https://policememorial.org.uk/news/secretaries-of-state-and-police-chiefs-stand-in-unity-with-families-to-commemorate-police-officers-who-have-died-on-duty/

26/09/2026

We are looking forward to welcoming those attending tomorrow's National Police Memorial Day in Belfast.

There are incredibly moving tributes being posted on our digital memorial which you can find here - https://policememorial.org.uk/national-police-memorial-day/ -wall

Plans for an annual National Police Memorial Day (NPMD) were first initiated in May 2001 by now retired Kent Inspector Joe Holness OBE QPM, following the brutal death of his colleague Constable Jon…

22/09/2026

In only a matter of days we will be gathering with the for the 23rd National Police Memorial Day

If you have posted on our Tribute Wall, thank you

Beautiful memories are being shared

You can view and post here - https://policememorial.org.uk/national-police-memorial-day/ -wall

Plans for an annual National Police Memorial Day (NPMD) were first initiated in May 2001 by now retired Kent Inspector Joe Holness OBE QPM, following the brutal death of his colleague Constable Jon…

21/09/2026

📢 National Police Memorial Day is this Sunday

Please visit our Tribute Wall and leave a commemoration in remembrance of your loved one

https://policememorial.org.uk/national-police-memorial-day/ -wall

Plans for an annual National Police Memorial Day (NPMD) were first initiated in May 2001 by now retired Kent Inspector Joe Holness OBE QPM, following the brutal death of his colleague Constable Jon…

01/09/2026

In less than four weeks, the police family will gather once again in Belfast to stand together in honour of police officers in the United Kingdom who have lost their lives in the line of duty. It is an important national day of remembrance, reflection and unity.

More than 1,500 are set to attend the event, including the families of fallen officers, chief officers, and government officials. Forces throughout the UK and overseas will stand together on what will be the 23rd National Police Memorial Day.

Canon David Wilbraham MBE, Chair of the Police Remembrance Trust said:

"We are proud of what National Police Memorial has grown to become and what it means to the police family.

"National Police Memorial Day recognises the sacrifice of officers who have died on duty since records began – the earliest being Islington Watchman Nicholas Grey, who was killed by a Yeoman of the Guard in 1545. The continuing patronage of His Majesty King Charles III is a further source of great pride.

"However, we are much more than keepers of historic records. It is equally important to those serving across policing today to know that courage, commitment, integrity, service, bravery and self-sacrifice are recognised and honoured. Should they ultimately pay the price of their Oath of Allegiance, they can be assured that they will never be forgotten.

"We remember and honour ordinary people who have done extraordinary things – people whose courage and sacrifice embody the very best traditions of the police service.

"National Police Memorial Day is open to everyone to attend, and we look forward to welcoming all who are coming to Belfast this month."

There is still time to register for the event via this link -

NATIONAL POLICE MEMORIAL DAY 2026