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A high-ranking Sussex police officer whose daughter was murdered has been found dead.A high-ranking Sussex police officer whose daughter was murdered has been found dead.
Det Ch Insp Jim Torbet was 54 and had been with the force for 28 years.Det Ch Insp Jim Torbet was 54 and had been with the force for 28 years.
His daughter, Rae, was stabbed to death in her Bexhill flat in 2003 by ex-boyfriend Dellwyn James who was jailed for her murder.His daughter, Rae, was stabbed to death in her Bexhill flat in 2003 by ex-boyfriend Dellwyn James who was jailed for her murder.
The force confirmed that Mr Torbet was suspended over allegations of theft last month. He was arrested on suspicion of shoplifting wine.The force confirmed that Mr Torbet was suspended over allegations of theft last month. He was arrested on suspicion of shoplifting wine.
His colleague, Worthing district commander, Sharon Rowe was also suspended and arrested on suspicion of shoplifting from a Marks & Spencer store.His colleague, Worthing district commander, Sharon Rowe was also suspended and arrested on suspicion of shoplifting from a Marks & Spencer store.
The pair were bailed pending inquiries after the alleged incident in Shoreham, West Sussex.The pair were bailed pending inquiries after the alleged incident in Shoreham, West Sussex.
Chief Constable Martin Richards said: "It is with the greatest sadness and regret that I have to tell colleagues of the sudden and untimely death overnight of Det Ch Insp Jim Torbet."Chief Constable Martin Richards said: "It is with the greatest sadness and regret that I have to tell colleagues of the sudden and untimely death overnight of Det Ch Insp Jim Torbet."
The police inspector's daughter was stabbed to death by an ex-boyfriendThe police inspector's daughter was stabbed to death by an ex-boyfriend
He said Mr Torbet was a "popular and valued" member of the team who had given "many years of loyal and dedicated service" and had received five commendations.He said Mr Torbet was a "popular and valued" member of the team who had given "many years of loyal and dedicated service" and had received five commendations.
He said there were no suspicious circumstances concerning the death, which had been referred to the coroner.He said there were no suspicious circumstances concerning the death, which had been referred to the coroner.
Mr Torbet was found at his home in the Lewes area of East Sussex in the early hours of Thursday.Mr Torbet was found at his home in the Lewes area of East Sussex in the early hours of Thursday.
His daughter was 19 when she was stabbed more than 15 times by Dellwyn James, a fork-lift truck driver, at her flat in Cantelupe Road.His daughter was 19 when she was stabbed more than 15 times by Dellwyn James, a fork-lift truck driver, at her flat in Cantelupe Road.
James, who had made two suicide bids, was found guilty and given a life sentence in October 2003.James, who had made two suicide bids, was found guilty and given a life sentence in October 2003.
'High regard'
The police inspector was vice-chairman of governors at Bexhill High School.
Chairman of governors, Brian Kentfield, said: "Jim was a guy who I had an enormous amount of respect for and he was a great figure.
"He was a fantastic guy and a great supporter of the school.
"He gave us very long and distinguished service at the school and I held him in high regard and as a very close friend."
A spokesman for the local education authority, East Sussex County Council, said: "We are very saddened by the news. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time."