A SOUTH Yorkshire Police officer revered by colleagues as being a \u2018top bloke\u2019 has sadly died.<\/p>\n
PC Stephen Jackson passed away this week from cancer.<\/p>\n
Tributes have since poured in for the popular officer.<\/p>\n
South Yorkshire Federation led the way in paying tribute to him. On its Facebook page, the Federation said a \u2018fine and well-loved\u2019 officer had been lost too soon.<\/p>\n
“It is with the greatest sadness that we announce that on Saturday, we lost our own PC 1676, Stephen Jackson, following a short battle with cancer.<\/p>\n
A very sad night indeed for South Yorkshire Police,” the Federation statement said.<\/p>\n
“We have lost a fine and well-loved colleague after a fight with a horrendous illness.<\/p>\n
“RIP Jacko. All the messages and posts we have seen already show how much you were loved by all throughout the force. Rest easy.”<\/p>\n
Among those messages and posts was one calling PC Jackson the \u2018loveliest bloke in the world\u2019 and that his \u2018booming voice and massive bear hugs\u2019 would be sorely missed.<\/p>\n
Another well-wisher commented: \u201cWhat a top bloke and a very sad and painful loss. Sleep well big fella.\u201d<\/p>\n
Our thoughts and condolences are with PC Jackson\u2019s family and friends.<\/p>\n