Ian Andrew Dibell GM

Died

9 July 2012

Age

Rank

Police Constable

Force

Essex Police

Cause

Homicide - Shot

Duty Status

Off Duty

Roll of Honour Citation

Shot in the chest as he attempted to disarm a man who had earlier been chasing and shooting at people. Posthumously awarded the George Medal for Gallantry.

Roll of Honour Citation

Shot in the chest as he attempted to disarm a man who had earlier been chasing and shooting at people. Posthumously awarded the George Medal for Gallantry.

Circumstances

Constable Dibell left his home in Clacton-on-Sea during the afternoon when, despite being off duty, he intervened in a firearms incident where a gunman was chasing and shooting at people in the street; he confronted the gunman who was in a car and whilst attempting to disarm the man he was shot dead.

Posthumously awarded the George Medal for Gallantry.

Shot in the chest and killed as he leaned in through an open window and attempted to disarm a man in a car who had earlier been chasing and shooting at people in the street.

PC Dibell had been at home, off duty, in Clacton-on-Sea when he became aware of a firearm being discharged nearby and immediately went to investigate, returning briefly to pick up his warrant card and mobile telephone before confronting the suspect. Essex Police awarded a High Commendation, the highest honour the force can bestow.

Posthumously awarded the George Medal for Gallantry.