Tragic Death of PC Matt Lannie Shakes Sheffield
Police have confirmed the heartbreaking death of PC Matt Lannie, who died on duty after a collision in Sheffield’s Ecclesfield area on 21 April.
Tribute from Chief Constable Stephen Watson
Chief Constable Stephen Watson QPM paid an emotional tribute today: “It is with great sadness that we pay tribute to PC Matt Lannie, who died in the line of duty.”
He added, “Dreadful events like this remind us of the huge dangers police face every day to keep us safe.”
PC Lannie was a specialist motorcycle officer in the roads policing unit and previously served as a response officer in Sheffield. He was widely respected and loved by his colleagues.
Support and Privacy Requested for Family
The South Yorkshire Police family is offering full support to Matt’s loved ones during this devastating time. His family has requested privacy, and the force urges everyone to respect their wishes.
Help Police With Incident Details
- Witnesses to the collision should call 101, quoting incident number 374 of 21 April 2020.
- Anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage can email [email protected] with the incident number in the subject line.
