DC dies on duty
An investigation has begun after a policewoman collapsed and died on duty in Camden. Detective Constable Adele Cashman, who was 30, died at the Royal Free Hospital after collapsing in Belsize Park Gardens.
Tributes paid to officer who died on duty in Camden
Tributes have been paid to a "much loved and wholly dedicated" police officer, DC Adele Cashman, who died on duty in Camden.
Met police said that at 9.31pm on Monday 5th November, a 59-year-old woman had her smartphone snatched out of her hand in Haverstock Hill, NW3.
Two male suspects ran off and the victim started to chase them.
Uniformed officers were on duty in the area at the time and saw the chase. They too chased the suspects and requested further officers to assist.
MPS officers from Camden's Crime Squad also attended.
The Crime Squad officers saw a suspect in Belsize Park Gardens. The suspect ran off and two officers, including Detective Constable Adele Cashman, gave chase.
A 17-year-old suspect was arrested at the junction of Belsize Grove by one of these officers.
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