Tributes have been flooding out from police officers after a serving detective inspector from Cleveland Police was found dead followers reports of concerns for welfare for the man.
The body of 54-year-old Richie Baker was found at the cliffs of Huntcliff in Saltburn last Thursday afternoon.
DI Baker had 28 years service with Cleveland Police and the force released a statement saying that the officer was “extremely well regarded by his colleagues”.
One officer, who asked not to be named, told Emergency Services News:
“Richie was one of the real good guys – he was hugely respected and well regarded by his colleagues”.
A spokesperson for Cleveland Police said:
“Officers were sent to an incident at Huntcliff in Saltburn where unfortunately a man’s body was found.
“Sadly we can also confirm that the man was a serving Cleveland Police Officer, Detective Inspector Richie Baker.
“Richie’s family has been informed and our thoughts and sympathies are with them.
“He was 54 and he had 28 years’ service with Cleveland Police.”
“Richie was part of a strong, close team and was extremely well regarded by his colleagues.
“Inquiries into the circumstances surrounding his death are ongoing and officers are supporting Richie’s family and colleagues.
“His family has asked for privacy at this very difficult time and we would urge that everyone respects this.”
On the day that DI Baker was found, a Coastguard Helicopter was seen scanning the cliffs nearby.
If you have a story, video or one-off blog that you would like to share with us, then you can contact our team of former emergency services & armed forces personnel either through our Facebook page, via twitter ( @ES_News_ ) or you can contact us via email: contact@emergency-services.news
If you run or manage a ‘job’ social media account and you would like us to share one of your stories then send us a tweet or a message!
If you would like to write an article that you would like us to share (it can be about anything to do with the emergency services / NHS) whether you serve in the emergency services / NHS or whether you are a member of the public that has had a good experience with the emergency services, then feel free to contact our team; anonymously if you prefer.
We are proud to act as a voice for the Emergency Services & Health Service, with over 500,000 people visiting our website each month.
Before you go...
In a world where mainstream media narratives often eclipse the harsh realities faced by our valiant men and women in the emergency services, we at Emergency Services News have made it our mission to bring these overlooked stories into the spotlight.
Our team is exclusively composed of dedicated volunteers, all veterans of the emergency services. They commit their time and expertise to this cause, not for financial gain, but out of a shared passion to honour their colleagues and dispel the misconceptions that mainstream media perpetuates.
Despite running at a loss, we persist. We believe in the importance of our mission - to elevate the dignity and courage of those who risk their lives for us every single day. But we need your help.
Your donation directly sustains ESN, enabling the continuous delivery of authentic, critical stories often overlooked by mainstream media. We deeply appreciate your support, which enables us to further our mission of delivering important, underreported stories. Thank you for standing with us and thank you for supporting our team of former emergency services & HM Forces personnel.
You can support emergency services news from as little as £1. It only takes a minute. Every contribution, however big or small, is vital for our future.
Please help us to continue to highlight the life-saving work of the emergency services, NHS and armed forces by becoming a supporter.
