Remembering PC David Hopkins

28 May 2023

West Mercia Police Federation has paid tribute to police motorcyclist PC Dave Hopkins who was killed in a road accident as he escorted a national cycle race through Worcestershire 25 years ago today.

Dave was helping to clear traffic as the riders approached Malvern when he was fatally injured in a head-on collision on 28 May 1998. He was 41.

The father-of-four, from Copthorne, had served as a police officer for almost 23 years.

Branch chair Barry Horton said: “The thoughts of everyone at West Mercia Police Federation are with Dave’s family, friends and former colleagues.

“His service to the public and his dedication to policing will never be forgotten.”