The body of 64 year old Peter Reeve was found in the
graveyard of Writtle’s All Saints Church. He was accused of the murder of PC
Ian Dibell on 9th June, 2012 in Redbridge Road, Clacton when the
off-duty officer intervened in a dispute. The following day Peter fatally shot
himself in the head.
A private funeral service for Ian’s family, close friends
and colleagues took place at Weeley Crematorium on 31st July. This
was followed by a memorial service at St James Church, Clacton on 15th
August.
No one expects such a tragic event to occur in their
neighbourhood, and the finding of Peter Reeve’s body in the quiet surroundings
of All Saints Church must have a lasting effect upon locals.
A week ago I had a few moments to spare while in the
vicinity of Writtle, and I spent a short while at the village green where there
is duck pond. Children with their parents were feeding the ducks. Whenever
bread was thrown into the water there was a flurry and raucous quacking. The
strongest and most aggressive birds, more often than not, golluped down the bread
before weaker ones had a chance to reach it. Some of the smaller ducks didn’t even
try contending in the race for giveaway food; instead, they foraged among weeds
and grasses for more wholesome food.
Somehow, I could not entirely relax beside the pond, because
of my knowledge of the gruesome shooting that had taken place not many yards
away. My thoughts and sympathies were for those who mourned and for those who had
been badly affected by the tragedy. Even now, I am moved by what happened, and
I marvel at the bravery of Ian Dibell.
Links
Clacton PC shooting: Peter Reeve's body found by church
Clacton: Pc’s
murder will have ‘lasting’ impact on community
PC Ian Dibell funeral in Weeley features guard of honour
PC Ian Dibell
shooting: Memorial service held
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