Tributes have been paid to a 29-year-old police officer who died in a car crash in the Cheshire village of Arclid. PC Alice Mayo was off-duty at the time of the collision on Saturday morning.
Mayo, who served with Cheshire Constabulary for more than six years and was based in Macclesfield, was driving a blue Fiat 500 when it collided with a white Land Rover Defender. She died at the scene, the force confirmed.
In a statement, Mayo’s family described her as “beautiful inside and out” and said she was a daughter, sister, aunt, niece, and dog-mum to Ned the Cocker Spaniel. “She will leave a huge hole in our lives, but also a legacy of laughter, fun, and sunshine,” they added.
Chief Constable Mark Roberts said: “This was a tragic incident, and my thoughts are with Alice’s family, friends, and colleagues. She was a dedicated professional who will be missed by all who knew her.”
A 77-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has since been released on conditional bail pending further inquiries. Police have urged the public not to speculate on the circumstances of the collision.
Well-wishers have paid tribute online, with one recalling how Mayo worked with the King’s Trust programmes in Macclesfield and Cheshire East, educating young people. “May she rest in peace,” another wrote.
