British man dies in ‘nightmare’ accident during own engagement party in Australia

A British man who moved to Australia to become a police officerdied in a ghastly accident during his engagement party. Liam Trimmer, 29, died on Sunday at his home in Western Australia during a party with friends and family to announce his engagement. The senior constable reportedly slipped and fell to the ground, cutting open his carotid artery. Those gathered for the celebrations rushed to save Trimmer, but he died from heavy bleeding shortly before the paramedics could arrive at the scene, the police said. Trimmer was described as an “extraordinary officer“ by police commissioner Col Blanch, who said the officer’s friends and family did their best to save him. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global ne