Storm Babet: Officers refer themselves to police watchdog after woman dies in flood in Chesterfield

By Wiktoria Wrzyszcz
Published 24th Oct 2023, 13:32 BST
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Officers have referred themselves to the police watchdog as an investigation is continuing into circumstances of a woman’s death.

Maureen Gilbert, 83, was found at her home in Tapton Terrace on Saturday, October 21, after she failed to escape the rapidly rising water.

Enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances of her death and on Monday, October, 23, Derbyshire Constabulary referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

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The referral is mandatory due to officers being involved with the evacuation of homes in the area on Friday, October 20. This was part of a multi-agency response in which the force was supporting colleagues from Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service who were evacuating properties.

The family have been made aware of the referral and are being kept up to date with the latest investigative updates through a dedicated family liaison officer.