'Forever our Alex': Tributes paid to Dorset police officer
The news of his death comes after an incident on the tracks on September 25th
The family of a Dorset Police officer have paid tribute to him following his death on Friday morning.
PC Alex Ayre was 24 years old.
Dorset Police shared the tribute on behalf of his family, saying their thoughts were with his loved ones "at this very difficult time."
What the family said
The family of PC Alex Ayre said in a tribute issued through Dorset Police:
"Alex, forever 24.
"None of us ever imagined we would be having to say goodbye to you so soon.
"Losing you has left a space in our lives that can never be filled.
"You were a much-loved son, grandson, big brother, little brother, nephew, cousin, best friend and such an important person to so many people.
"You were deeply loved and respected by your family, friends, colleagues, childhood friends and by so many people whose lives you crossed along the way.
"Alex, you were such a handsome, charming young man, with a personality that drew people to you.
"You had such a way of making people feel welcome, accepted and included, no matter who they were.
"You were always there for people, always happy to help, always thinking about how other people were feeling, and always someone people knew they could turn to when they needed you.
"You were the life and soul of the party, the cheeky one who could make absolutely anyone laugh.
"You brought so much laughter, warmth and personality wherever you went.
"You were the best cousin and nephew anyone could have asked for, and you meant so much to every part of your family.
"There are so many people who have their own memories of you, funny stories, nights out, childhood memories, work stories, ridiculous moments and conversations that will now mean more than ever.
"That is the mark you left on people.
"We would give anything to have more time with you, Alex.
"There were so many more memories still meant to be made.
"24 years will never feel like enough, but you filled those years with so much love, laughter and friendship.
"You will be spoken about, laughed about, cried over and remembered for the rest of our lives.
"Forever our son.
"Forever our grandson.
"Forever our brother.
"Forever our nephew.
"Forever our cousin.
"Forever our Alex."
Dorset Police response
Dorset Police shared the family's tribute on its social media channels.
The force said its thoughts were with PC Ayre's loved ones at this time.
No further details have been released.