Memorial to honour police officers

Wednesday, 26 April 2017 00:00

Police officers have created a memorial area at Police Headquarters to honour officers who have died.

Last week the first memorial was introduced to the site on Dukes Avenue - a tree in memory of former sergeant Andrew Pailor.

He died in December 2015 after a battle with cancer.

Sergeant Pailor's wife and two children joined other officers to plant a holly tree next to the Emergency Services Joint Control Room.

It's believed benches will be placed in the area giving staff a place to sit and reflect.

A spokesperson for the Isle of Man Constabulary says the planting of the tree, which is symbolic of new life, "always brings new hope".

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