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Arrest Pc died from heart disease | Arrest Pc died from heart disease |
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A policeman who collapsed after making an arrest in north London died from natural causes, tests have shown. | A policeman who collapsed after making an arrest in north London died from natural causes, tests have shown. |
Pc Chris Roberts, 47, died from heart disease after attending a domestic incident in Brinkburn Gardens, Edgware. | Pc Chris Roberts, 47, died from heart disease after attending a domestic incident in Brinkburn Gardens, Edgware. |
The father of three was part of a team of officers called to the address at 1745 GMT on Boxing Day. | |
A man aged in his 30s had been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Pc Roberts, who had been with the Metropolitan Police since 1983. | A man aged in his 30s had been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Pc Roberts, who had been with the Metropolitan Police since 1983. |
Met Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair said: "I am deeply saddened by the death of one of my officers - a father of three - while on duty, and my thoughts go out to his family, friends and colleagues, especially at this time of year." | Met Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair said: "I am deeply saddened by the death of one of my officers - a father of three - while on duty, and my thoughts go out to his family, friends and colleagues, especially at this time of year." |
An anonymous sympathiser added a note to a floral tribute | An anonymous sympathiser added a note to a floral tribute |
Home Office minister Tony McNulty said: "Events such as this highlight the dangers that our police officers face every day when protecting the public." | Home Office minister Tony McNulty said: "Events such as this highlight the dangers that our police officers face every day when protecting the public." |
The Association of Chief Police Officers also offered its condolences. | The Association of Chief Police Officers also offered its condolences. |
Two other police officers have died on duty this year. | Two other police officers have died on duty this year. |
On 6 May Pc Richard Gray was shot by a man after attending a domestic incident in Shrewsbury. The man then committed suicide by shooting himself. | On 6 May Pc Richard Gray was shot by a man after attending a domestic incident in Shrewsbury. The man then committed suicide by shooting himself. |
In June 36-year-old Pc Jonathan Charles Henry was fatally stabbed in Luton. A man is awaiting trial accused of his murder. | In June 36-year-old Pc Jonathan Charles Henry was fatally stabbed in Luton. A man is awaiting trial accused of his murder. |