Man suspected of killing police officer found dead

Detectives have stressed a “live murder inquiry” will continue after a man wanted for murdering a police officer was found dead in a churchyard.

Essex chief constable Jim Barker-McCardle said it was vital investigations continued to establish what led to the double shootings which left Pc Ian Dibell dead and another man injured.

He was speaking after Peter Reeve, 64, was found dead in a churchyard in the village of Writtle near Chelmsford. Reeve is believed to have shot himself.