A POLICE officer has been killed in a car crash while off duty on Boxing Day.

PC Daniel Clayton-Drabble, aged 24, was remembered as a "popular and well-liked officer" after he died at the scene of the crash in Northamptonshire.

The crash took place between the A5 and Whittlebury near Towcester at around 7.40am.

No other parties were involved in the collision.

PC Clayton-Drabble was based at Milton Keynes police station. Next of kin has been informed.

The investigation into the collision is being carried out by Northamptonshire Police.

Detective Chief Superintendent Gilbert Houalla, Force Gold Commander, said: “This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are with Daniel’s family and colleagues who are being supported at this time.

“We would ask that the family is given privacy at this time.”

Thames Valley Federation Chairman Craig O’Leary said: “It is hard to express the loss that Thames Valley Police feels following the death of PC Daniel Clayton-Drabble.

“Daniel was a popular and well-liked officer who will be much missed.

“Our thoughts - and those of the entire police family - are with PC Clayton-Drabble’s family, friends and close colleagues, and we will pull together to continue to support them.”