COP KILLED BY BUG Detective and dad-of-three dies of coronavirus after three weeks in intensive care

A DETECTIVE and dad-of-three died last night of coronavirus after three weeks in intensive care.

John Coker, 53, who worker for British Transport Police, was described as "charismatic, kind and thoughtful".

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John Coker, 53, died last night after contracting the deadly virus

DC Coker was taken ill on March 22 with symptoms of the killer bug.

After his health deteriorated, he was rushed to hospital and transferred to an intensive care unit to receive critical treatment.

He died last night after three weeks in the ICU.

The UK recorded 847 new coronavirus-related deaths in hospitals yesterday, taking the total to 14,576.

In a statement, a spokesman for British Transport Police said: "It is with tremendous sadness that I can confirm Detective Constable John Coker, aged 53, passed away last night.

"My thoughts are with John's family, for whom the last three weeks have been incredibly difficult and who will be struggling to deal with this most distressing outcome.

"Local colleagues have been in constant contact with John's wife and will pass on the heartfelt condolences of us all. BTP will continue that support over the coming days, weeks and months.

"Understandably this is a very difficult time for John's wife and family and they have asked for privacy. My thoughts are also with the many officers and staff who worked alongside John, as we each come to terms with this truly awful news.