FRIENDS of a dedicated police officer are raising money to help his family.

Lloyd Archer set up a Go Fund Me page for his friend Martin Hovenden MBE.

Martin’s funeral was held last month and Lloyd wants to help the family with the costs.

Martin is survived by his 11-year-old daughter Chloe and his wife Marianne and so far nearly £2,000 has been donated.

Lloyd, from St Leonards, said: “We said goodbye to a well-loved colleague, friend and valued member of the policing family.

“He will be sorely missed by all those that knew him.

“As many of you will know, he is survived by his 11-year-old daughter Chloe and his loving wife Marianne. They both now face a future without the love, care and support that Martin would have given them over the years to come, and the hardships that this will bring.”

To find out more about the fundraising effort or to donate visit www.gofundme.com/f/martin-hovenden-mbe.