British-born police officer Liam Trimmer, familiar to audiences from the BBC program ‘Wanted Down Under’, tragically died at his engagement party in Western Australia. The 29-year-old was fatally injured after slipping and severing his carotid artery during the celebrations. Despite efforts from those present to stem the bleeding, Trimmer passed away before emergency services could intervene.

Western Australia Police Commissioner Col Blanch expressed profound sadness at Trimmer’s death, recognising his service and describing him as a dedicated and confident officer. Having moved to Australia from the UK as a teen, Trimmer pursued a career in law enforcement at the Joondalup Police Academy before working in Kalgoorlie. The details surrounding his death will be thoroughly investigated, with an inquest planned to provide more information.

The Western Australia Police Union, along with Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti, has extended condolences to Trimmer’s friends and family, marking his death as a significant loss to the community and the police force. The incident has resonated deeply, emphasizing the close-knit nature of the law enforcement community and the impact of losing one of their own under such tragic circumstances.