Tributes have poured in for an 'amazing' and 'brave' young police officer who has sadly passed away this month.
Fife police division announced the death of Constable Carol Crawford who 'fought a brave battle with illness over a number of years.'
The well-respected officer paid a visit to the Police HQ in Glenrothes on October 1 with her parents, to say goodbye to officers and staff, before she passed away three days later.
A statement from Fife police division, reads: "On Thursday 1st October, Carol, along with her parents David and Audrey attended Police HQ in Glenrothes and met with myself and other officers to say her farewells.
"At that time the wishes of all officers and staff, retired and present, were passed to her and she was thanked for her outstanding contribution to policing.
"All of our thoughts are with Carol's family and friends at this time.
"Carol will forever be remembered by the Police family and those who knew her.
"Rest in Peace Carol."
Locals paid tributes online to the brave officer, with one person penning: "I'm so very sad to hear of Carol’s passing, a very brave, lovely young woman who will be sadly missed, my thoughts go out to her family and friends, RIP Carol.
Another added: "So sad. Carol was a wonderfully kind hearted lady and a truly hardworking police officer, who I had the honour to work with during the start of her career. My deepest condolences to her close friends and family."
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"A brave, loving, funny young woman who fought a long battle to live her life. So many denied so much. Love to all Carol's family and friends. Rest in peace Carol." - said another.
