Hundreds turned out to pay their final respects to a much-loved Greater Manchester Police Officer.
The funeral of PC Shazad Saddique took place at the Madina Mosque in Oldham and Chadderton Cemetery yesterday.
Father-of-three Pc Shazad Saddique, 38, who served with Greater Manchester Police (GMP), was visiting the Fairy Pools - a popular tourist attraction leading down from the Cuillin Mountain Range on the Isle of Skye - with his 13-year-old son on Friday when he died suddenly.
His wife is pregnant with their fourth child.
Police Scotland confirmed that there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances.
PC Saddique joined GMP 12 months ago and was a student officer based in Tameside where he was highly respected by his colleagues.
Greater Manchester Police, the Fire Service and members of the communtiy paying their respects at the funeral of PC Muhammad Shahzad Saddique earlier today #Oldham #Police pic.twitter.com/iOWJSgyeuS
— PC 15630 (@PC15630) July 23, 2019
Outside of work he enjoyed hiking and trekking and was involved in outreach projects in the local community, which encouraged youngsters to experience outdoor activities.
Chief Constable Ian Hopkins paid tribute to PC Saddique: “It was a privilege to attend PC Shazad Saddique’s funeral and meet his kind and gracious family. “Shazad was described as a role model for young British Muslims, combining his faith with being a proud British citizen and serving his community through policing. He was taken far too soon and he will be sadly missed by all at GMP.”
Greater Manchester Police with Aminah Saddique, daughter of PC Muhammad Shazad Saddique. Aminah requested to have her picture taken with her dad's work family. pic.twitter.com/V8vYc5Yp7y
— PC 15630 (@PC15630) July 23, 2019
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