'Time has stood still': Family of Northamptonshire police officer honoured a year after his death
The family of a much-loved Northamptonshire police officer who died just over a year ago have attended an emotional national memorial service in Belfast.
PC Faizaan Najeeb, affectionately known as Fuzz, was among eight officers who died during the previous 12 months honoured at the 23rd annual National Police Memorial Day service on Sunday, September 27.
His brother and sister travelled to Belfast's Waterfront Hall to represent the family, joining senior police officers and relatives of other fallen officers.
During their visit, they were presented with a commemorative book containing photographs, tributes and memories from a memorial service held for Fuzz in April.
Produced by Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Police Federation, it includes a tribute from Chief Constable Ivan Balhatchet and a copy of a letter sent to the King.
The presentation came just days after the first anniversary of Fuzz's death on September 26, 2025.
A small commemoration was also held in Northamptonshire, attended by members of his former team.
Northamptonshire Police Federation chair Sergeant Sam Dobbs said: "When we had his civic service, we said: 'You only die when people stop mentioning your name', this commemorative book is another way of ensuring that those memories are preserved.
"Lots of things have happened in the year since, but of course, for the family and for his closest friends, time has stood still."
Chief Constable Ivan Balhatchet said: "Fuzz remains greatly missed. His memory lives on through the stories and experiences shared by colleagues."
Following the Belfast service, Fuzz's family met Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley.
Deputy Chief Constable Ash Tuckley and Federation secretary Charlotte Pateman also attended the commemorations.