A "highly respected" serving officer died earlier this week, South Wales Police has confirmed.
The force has paid tribute to Sergeant Mark Wesley, 48, who died on Tuesday, March 23.
Sergeant Wesley was a police officer with South Wales Police for over two decades, and has been described by his colleagues in the force as "a much loved officer".
A statement from the force said: "It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of serving officer, and our friend and colleague, Sergeant Mark Wesley.
"Mark, 48, who served the communities of South Wales for over 20 years, passed away on Tuesday, March 23.
"He was a highly skilled and much loved officer who spent time working across the force in a variety of roles, including on our Territorial Support Team, as a Police Search Advisor and most recently, leading a team within Force Planning."
Chief Constable Jeremy Vaughan said: "I was hugely shocked and saddened to learn of Mark's passing, but I know this will be nothing compared to the pain and sorrow which will be felt by his family and friends.
"Mark was a highly respected, skilled and experienced officer. He was greatly valued by everyone who knew him.”
