Funeral held for Scottish police officer who died on duty
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Roy Buggins, 51, had 29 years' service as an officer.
He was described as having been a "highly valued and well-respected" member of the Montrose and Brechin Community Policing Team.
Mr Buggins died on duty after falling ill on Tuesday September 3.
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Police Scotland said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.
The funeral was held on Tuesday at Parkgrove Crematorium in Friockheim, Angus.
A bagpiper walked in front of the procession and officers formed a guard of honour as the coffin was led from the hearse to the service.
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It was draped with a sheet bearing the Police Scotland logo and colleagues could be seen welling up as it was carried past them.
Police Scotland Chief Constable Iain Livingstone was among those in attendance.