"RIP brother": Deceased officer found in police station identified

The NSW police officer who was found dead at a Sydney police station early on Monday morning has been identified as Senior Constable Mark Hobson, 52. His body was discovered at Sydney Police Centre on Goulburn Street in Surry Hills.

Authorities have revealed that they are now treating his death as a suicide, and a critical investigation is currently underway.

Senior Constable Hobson began his policing journey in 1996 when he started training at Goulburn Police Academy at the age of 24. Three years later, he officially joined the force as a probationary constable. Over the course of his career, he spent time working in the State Technical Investigations Branch.

His father, Ian, is a retired sergeant, and it is understood that another male relative also served in the police force.

NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb visited the station and expressed her condolences.

“It was a very sad day for the NSW Police Force,” she said. “Our hearts go out to the officer’s family. Every support will be made available for staff and family affected by this tragedy.”

Tributes have since poured in online from colleagues and friends. One former officer who worked alongside Hobson described him as a “nice young man”.

“(He was) always helpful (and) assisted operations with major jobs,” he wrote. “RIP brother.”

Another tribute expressed deep sorrow: “So, so awful. I just wish he could have seen through the mist.”

“It does get better, I promise.”

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

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