Tribute paid to “an amazing man” who died in a motorcycle accident in Portsmouth

Tribute paid to a motorcyclist who died in Portsmouth

A tribute has been paid to “an amazing man” who died as a result of a motorcycle accident in Portsmouth.

placeholder image — Mark Chester | Family photo

Ministry of Defence Police officer Mark Chester who previously worked for Surrey Police - died after the crash in Kettering Terrace, just off Mile End Road on his way home from work on Saturday, May 2.

PC Chester, posted with the MDP Portsmouth Marine Unit, lived in Clanfield and leaves behind his widow Ally and children Jack, aged 6 and Kit, aged 3.

Mark Chester, his wife Ally and their two children Kit who is three years old and Jack who is six | Family photo

Hampshire Police Federation shared a tribute to PC Chester and said its thoughts were with his family, friends and colleagues at the Ministry of Defence Police at this incredibly difficult time.

A colleague said: "Mark was an amazing man and friend to many. Portsmouth is much poorer without him now."

Darren Pemble, Chair of Surrey Police Federation, said: "Mark was well liked and had a great sense of humour. He was a good police officer.

"All at Surrey Police Federation offer Mark's family our support and condolences."

Meanwhile, more than £11,500 has been raised in a GoFundMe appeal to help ease the financial burden on the family which have been set up by friends of the family.

To donate visit www.gofundme.com/f/ally-jack-and-kit