Manhunt over as body found
The body found at All Saints Church in Writtle near Chelmsford, Essex, is Peter Reeve, 64, the man suspected of shooting dead off-duty police officer Ian Dibell in Clacton-on-Sea on Monday, police said.
Shadow Home Secretary 'shocked and appalled'
Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper said: "I am shocked and appalled by the terrible news from Essex tonight and our thoughts are with the family, friends and colleagues of Pc Ian Dibell.
"We are all reminded that police officers on or off duty put themselves in harm's way to protect the public and they have our greatest admiration for their bravery, for what they do and the risks they take daily to keep us safe.
"It is important to remember that the suspect in this shooting is still at large and police officers are still searching for him. We all wish this a speedy and safe resolution tonight."
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