'Courageous' police officer killed in crash
FamilyA "professional and courageous" police officer has died in a crash, her force confirmed.
PC Alice Mayo, of Cheshire Police, was killed when the blue Fiat 500 she was driving crashed with a white Land Rover Defender on the A534 Spark Lane in Arclid, near Sandbach, Cheshire, on Saturday.
A 77-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and later released on bail.
Mayo, from Congleton, was based with the Macclesfield team and had served with the force for more than six years, a spokesperson confirmed.
Paying tribute to the 29-year-old, Mayo's family said she meant "so much to so many".
"She was beautiful inside and out. She will leave a huge hole in our lives but also a legacy of laughter, fun, and sunshine," they said.
"She achieved so much in her short life and leaves behind a heartbroken but incredibly proud family.
"Alice was at a time of her life where she was really happy. She overcame so much but she never gave up. She was taken far too soon."
Chief Constable Mark Roberts said it was a "tragic incident" and the force was supporting her colleagues and family.
"I want to pay tribute to our professional and courageous colleague," he added. "She was a dedicated professional who will be missed by all those who knew her."
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