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Senior police officer found dead | Senior police officer found dead |
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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-boyfriend | The 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." |