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North Yorkshire’s police force deeply affected by the death of Sergeant Michael Tinsley

A very popular and well-respected member of the North Yorkshire Police family
Wed 14 Jul, 2021 @ 12.16 am News David Dunning

North Yorkshire Police officers have been paying tribute to Sergeant 0020 Michael Tinsley, from Scarborough Neighbourhood Police Team.

He died suddenly on Monday (12 July 2021)

Police do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances around Sergeant Tinsley’s death and his family have asked for their privacy to be respected at this very sad time.

Chief Constable Lisa Winward said:

“Michael was a very popular and well-respected member of the North Yorkshire Police family and of the wider community in Scarborough and his loss will be felt profoundly by everyone who knew him.

“He joined the force in 2013 as a Police Constable in the Scarborough and Ryedale Command, rising to the rank of Sergeant in 2018 with the local Neighbourhood Policing Team.

“Since then he has led a team who have been dedicated to keeping the local community safe throughout some of the most testing times policing has ever experienced and I am incredibly proud of and grateful for his contribution.

“In 2016 his outstanding professionalism was recognised at our annual awards ceremony when he received a Gold Courage Award for single-handedly dealing with a double knife threat, a situation which he alone brought to a safe conclusion. He also went on to win that year’s Public Choice Award, voted for by the public of North Yorkshire, who he dutifully served.

“His death has come as a great shock to all of us and our heartfelt sympathies go out to Michael’s loved ones, his friends and all of his colleagues at this incredibly difficult time.

“We’ve lowered our flag at Headquarters as a sign of respect to Michael and his contribution to the force, the community of Scarborough and North Yorkshire as a whole and also as a reflection of our loss of a friend and well respected police officer.”

Sgt Tinsley (L) receiving his Gold Courage Award from Mike Stubbs of The Police Federation

As a Chief Officer these are the phone calls you hope never come. As a family force we will be there for Mike's family, his partner and each other. A very popular and much loved member of the team at Scarborough. We will remember him. https://t.co/QCSRwKQqrK

— DCC Phil Cain (@DCCPhilCain) July 13, 2021

Such sad news #PoliceFamily as @NYorksPolice announce the sudden and tragic death of Sgt Michael Tinsley. I was lucky to meet this heroic officer at the 2017 #PoliceBravery Awards – here he is at Downing Street. Thoughts with family, friends & colleagues https://t.co/zAOegr4pLi pic.twitter.com/RMTrdXdvtI

— Royston Martis (@RoamingRoyston) July 13, 2021

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