Second slain Victorian police constable farewelled in Melbourne

The second of four police officers killed in a crash on a Melbourne freeway has been farewelled at a private funeral, with a third service due later in the day.

The coffin is carried to the hearse at the funeral of Constable Glen Humphris at the Victoria Police Academy in Melbourne.

The coffin is carried to the hearse at the funeral of Constable Glen Humphris at the Victoria Police Academy in Melbourne. Source: AAP

Just a year after joining Victoria's police force, Constable Glen Humphris has been farewelled by colleagues and the community after being killed on duty alongside three fellow officers.

Members of the force on Friday formed a guard of honour as a private funeral was held for Const Humphris.

His partner Todd Robinson previously described him as "bubbly, outgoing and loving".

Constable Humphris was on placement as part of his probationary training when he was killed by a truck on a Melbourne freeway on 22 April along with Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor, Constable Josh Prestney and Senior Constable Kevin King.
A guard of honour is formed by members of the South Melbourne Victoria Police Station in Melbourne.
A guard of honour is formed by members of the South Melbourne Victoria Police Station in Melbourne. Source: AAP
Senior Const Taylor's funeral was held on Thursday and a private service for Sen Const King will be held later on Friday.

Police Minister Lisa Neville and senior officers will lay a wreath in tribute to the officers.

Due to coronavirus restrictions, a maximum of 10 people can attend each funeral, with the services live-streamed to family, friends and colleagues who cannot attend.
Tributes are seen at the funeral of Constable Glen Humphris at the Victoria Police Academy in Melbourne.
Tributes are seen at the funeral of Constable Glen Humphris at the Victoria Police Academy in Melbourne. Source: AAP
Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton is attending and helping to officiate at each of the services.

He said a public state memorial service will be held once restrictions are lifted.

Const Prestney will be farewelled at Xavier College, where he graduated in 2009, on Monday.

Police flags across the state are flying at half mast and the Melbourne police academy is lit in blue each evening to recognise the sacrifice of officers.

Two men have been charged over the officers' deaths.


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