Heartbroken fiancée reveals she is pregnant with baby of British police officer who died in Australia

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The grieving fiancée of a British police officer who died at their engagement social gathering in Australia has revealed she is pregnant.

Lilly Watts and Liam Trimmer, 29, have been surrounded by household and buddies as they celebrated their upcoming marriage and revealed she was 14 weeks pregnant.

But Mr Trimmer fell over and minimize a serious artery in his neck in a freak accident on the social gathering in their residence in Fremantle, western Australia, on Sunday.

His fianceé Lilly Watts, 29, informed Daily Mail Australia: “I have never known a love like Liam’s and this heartbreak and emptiness is just so overwhelming.

“He will always be the love of my life and our baby will know the wonderful man he was.”

The social gathering visitors have been primarily police officers and Ms Watts is a nurse, however regardless of their finest efforts, Mr Trimmer didn’t survive.

Now Lilly’s shut buddy Mel Kelly has began a GoFundMe web page to lift funds for the mom to assist with her future.

Ms Watts shared alongside the fundraiser: “Lilly, a dedicated clinical registered nurse at Royal Perth Hospital, now finds herself navigating uncharted waters.

“Not only has she lost her soulmate, but she also carries the precious gift of new life within her. At almost 14 weeks pregnant, Lilly now faces the prospect of raising a child without her beloved partner, while also grappling with the financial responsibilities that come with homeownership.

“Lilly’s resilience and unwavering spirit have always been her defining qualities, and now, more than ever, she needs our love and support. Let us come together as a community to rally around her in this time of need, offering whatever assistance we can to help her navigate the challenging road ahead.

“Together, we can help light the path forward for Lilly and honour the memory of the man she loved so dearly.”

Mr Trimmer moved to Australia when he was nonetheless a young person in 2013 and began his profession on the Western Australia Police Academy in Joondalup, the place he was a member of the tactical response group.

The senior constable even appeared on the TV present Wanted Down Under, the place he suggested children about life in Australia earlier than they moved over.

Heartfelt tributes poured in from his outdated buddies on social media.

Travis Hocart, an area tour information stated: “As a member for three years at ‘Troggies’ he was described as possibly the fittest bloke in the group, skilful, great sense of humour with a passion to excel.

“In my opinion, society can ill afford to lose guys like Liam… those who have the courage to charge into the furnace on a daily basis, dealing with the ‘heavy-duty’ side of policing.

“The boys are hurting this week, but they have cracked on with major training exercises and domestic operations.

“Unstoppable. Among the best we have.”

Steve Bradley added: “It has been a sad couple of days at the office. Lots of hugs and lots of tears.”

The trigger of the accident has not been confirmed and a report can be ready for the coroner.