Kent Police has announced with deep sadness the death of PC Bradley Corke, 27, who died on Saturday 21 March 2026 having been critically injured in the line of duty two days earlier when he and a colleague, who remains critically ill in hospital, were responding to an immediate call when their vehicle was in a collision. A member of the public who was in a second vehicle continues to be treated for serious injuries.
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Bradley selflessly gave up his life while trying to save the lives of others who were in danger. His bravery, dedication, and passion for helping others will not be forgotten. PC Corke served with the force since May 2022. He was based in Tonbridge and spent his police service in the towns of West Kent. The force is supporting his family and colleagues, who are devastated.
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Bradley’s family wish to issue the following tribute:
‘Our beautiful boy, so cruelly taken away from us far too young.
‘Bradley was one of the finest young men ever to have walked this earth. A credit to himself, to us as parents and to all his family and friends who loved him dearly.
‘He was proud to be PC Bradley Corke, and in turn we are proud of his dedication to the profession.
‘We have been touched by the outpouring of love and affection from all who knew him. In particular, we have taken comfort from the kind words of those who he helped in his line of duty, supporting them in their hour of need.
‘It comes as no surprise to us that so many had such a positive experience in his presence, because that’s just Brad – a true gentleman in every situation he encountered.
‘Son, we are broken and will probably never recover from your loss, but we hope we can draw strength from all that you are and forever will be.
‘We love you son, love you with every ounce of our being. Sleep tight our most beautiful boy.’
Appeal
Kent Police is continuing to appeal for anyone with information about the collision to come forward. The incident, involving a marked Ford Focus police car and a VW Scirocco, happened on the westbound A20 London Road at the junction with Button Street, Farningham at approximately 7.45pm on Thursday 19 March. Witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538, quoting EW/AL/025/26. Alternatively email sciu.td@kent.police.uk quoting. Dashcam footage can be uploaded here.