AN OFFICER serving with the Wrexham Rural Team has died, North Wales Police has confirmed.

PC Ryan Donaldson died yesterday afternoon (December 11) whilst off duty.

Ryan, 31, who lived in Wrexham but comes originally from Buckley, had been part of the Wrexham Rural Team since 2018.

He leaves his mum, Linda, dad, Barry and sister, Cara.

Chief Constable Amanda Blakeman said: “On behalf of the force I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Ryan’s family and friends at this extremely difficult time.

“Ryan was a much loved member of the team and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. This will have deeply affected many people within the force and we are supporting Ryan’s family and colleagues.”

Ryan’s family said that he enjoyed socialising with friends from the Buckley area and his rota colleagues.

They said: “Ryan was a much loved son and brother who will be greatly missed. He was extremely proud to serve with North Wales Police, he loved being a police officer and as a family we are all so proud of what he achieved.”

The North Wales Police Federation posted on its Facebook page saying: "We are all devastated with the loss of our colleague, Ryan. We will do everything we can to support Ryan's family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time.

"The 'Thin Blue Line' became even thinner yesterday."