The brother of a police officer who died in the line of duty has paid tribute to his Brighton and Hove Albion FC-loving “hero”.
PC Bradley Corke, 27, died on Saturday, March 21, after being critically injured in a serious crash at the junction of the westbound A20 London Road and Button Street in Farningham.
PC Bradley Corke, 27, died having been critically injured in the line of duty. Picture: Kent Police
He and a colleague, who remains critically ill in hospital, were responding to an emergency call in Swanley, at 7.45pm on Thursday (March 19), when their vehicle, a marked Ford Focus, was involved in a serious crash with a blue Volkswagen Scirocco.
A member of the public who was in a second vehicle continues to be treated for serious injuries.
Today, Nathan Corke, took to social media to pay tribute to his brother, who was a “beloved” Brighton and Hove Albion fan.
He said: “RIP to my hero, my brother, who died in a tragic car incident the other day.
“He was a beloved Brighton fan, we had season tickets for 14 years. We went to mostly every away game possible, too.
Floral tributes left by the A20 in Farningham, near Swanley, for PC Bradley Corke. Picture: KentOnline
“If you could show him some love and praise. I love you Brad.”
The Premier League football club replied saying: “We are so sorry for your loss, Nathan.
“Everyone at the Albion is thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.”
PC Corke had served with the force since May 2022. He was based in Tonbridge and spent his police service in the towns of West Kent.
His Kent Police colleagues held a memorial for him today at Tonbridge Police Station.
We are so sorry for your loss, Nathan. Everyone at the Albion is thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. 💙🤍
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) March 23, 2026
It is supporting his family and colleagues, who are devastated, and has thanked those who have left floral tributes at the scene.
A spokesperson said: “Bradley selflessly gave up his life while trying to save the lives of others who were in danger. His bravery, dedication, and passion for helping others will not be forgotten.”
The force has asked anyone who wishes to leave a tribute to place them outside the police station, as this was Bradley’s place of work and provides a safer and more appropriate location, where tributes can be looked after with care by staff at the station.
Meanwhile, the Police Remembrance Trust entered him into the UK Police Roll of Honour on behalf of the nation.
It said: “Our thoughts are with Bradley’s loved ones, friends and colleagues at this very difficult time.
A memorial has been held for PC Bradley Corke at Tonbridge Police Station. Picture: Scott Wishart
A memorial has been held for PC Bradley Corke at Tonbridge Police Station. Picture: Scott Wishart
“The United Kingdom’s Police Roll of Honour will forever record and remember him. Lest We Forget.”
Police are still appealing for anyone with information about the collision to come forward.
Witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538, quoting EW/AL/025/26. Alternatively, email sciu.td@kent.police.uk, or upload any dashcam footage here.
Hundreds of tributes have poured in for the young policeman on social media and flowers have been left at the scene of his death.