Two people have been arrested after a collision between an unmarked police car and a 4x4 vehicle killed a policewoman in Limavady in Derry.
She has been named as 27-year-old Philippa Reynolds, who was from the greater Belfast area.
She was a back seat passenger in an unmarked police car that was in a collision with a 4x4 vehicle on the Limavady Road, at around 3.30am.
The men, aged 23 and 25, were arrested this afternoon.
The PSNI has appealed to any witnesses to come forward.
Ms Reynolds, a former teacher, had been in the Police Service of Northern Ireland for two years.
Her commander in Derry, Chief Superintendent Stephen Cargin, paid tribute to her.
"She was enthusiastic, bubbly and had a beautiful personality," he said.
"She was just loved by her colleagues and she turned that love to the community she served."
The patrol car was turning a corner when the stolen silver Toyota Land Cruiser hit it side on.
Chief Superintendent Cargin said he believed the officer, who was sitting in the rear driver's side seat, would have died instantly due to the force of the impact.
Two other officers in the car sustained non-serious injuries.
The commander said it could have been any vehicle turning the corner into the path of the 4x4.
Northern Ireland Chief Constable Matt Baggott has vowed to bring to justice those responsible for the car crash.
He said he was greatly saddened by the death of his colleague.
"This is a personal tragedy for her family and also for the whole Police Service," he said.
He continued: "She was out on duty, working to keep people safe, when she died. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time.
"I and my colleagues will ensure that no stone remains unturned as we work to bring to justice those who perpetrated this crime".
Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan extended his condolences.
"Our thoughts and sympathies are with our friends in Northern Ireland as they mourn the loss of their colleague," he said.
"We also wish a speedy recovery to the officers injured in the incident."
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