TRIBUTES have been paid to a ‘diligent, charming and fiercely loyal’ serving Dorset Police officer who was ‘loved by so many’ after she died suddenly.

Mother-of-two Mandy Berrystone was rushed to hospital on Wednesday following reports of a medical emergency.

She sadly died a short time later.

The 34-year-old, known out of work under her married name, Mandy Fairweather, leaves behind her husband Andrew and two young children – James, six, and Faith, nine.

Chief Constable James Vaughan today paid tribute to the officer.

He said: “It is with the greatest of sadness and the heaviest of hearts that I have to inform you of the death of Mandy.

“We are all devastated to have lost a member of our police family. Our thoughts remain with her family, friends and very many colleagues at this extremely difficult time.

“Mandy joined Dorset Police on 20 November 2006 and was a valued member of A squad at Poole patrol. She dedicated almost 14 years to serving the people of Dorset and was a much-loved friend and colleague.”

Police Sergeant Suzie Corsie-Mackay, who was Mandy’s close friend and sergeant, has said: “Mandy was part of the furniture at Poole having served there since joining the police. She welcomed everyone with open arms and completed all of her work with diligence, charm and a great sense of humour. An all-round top girl who wore her heart on her sleeve and mischievous grin on her face. Nothing was too much trouble for her and she looked after us all.

“She was a fiercely loyal woman who loved her husband and children more than anything in the world. Loved by so many, her northern tenacity and raucous laugh will never ever be forgotten.” Poole and Purbeck Patrol Inspector Jess Pearcey added: “Mandy was a joy to have in the station, she was full of laughter and had an amazing upbeat attitude. She was incredibly welcoming to me when I joined the section and I will always remember her enthusiasm for the job, her team and the section. She will be greatly missed.”

Police said there was nothing to indicate that her death is related to Covid-19.