Friends and relatives are honouring a police officer who died from an undiagnosed heart defect by trying to save the lives of others with the same problem.

Dad-of-two Pc Luke Rolfe, who worked at Bournville Lane police station, was just 30 when he suddenly died on a family holiday in Florida last August. 

Now his wife Kath and his two sons Josh and Harry will lead a football match in his honour at Tally Ho! sports ground, in Pershore Road, Edgbaston, at 4pm on April 20, when all proceeds will go to charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). 

CRY raises money for community heart tests on young people to diagnose heart defects before they prove fatal, in what is often referred to as 'adult cot death'. 

Friend and colleague, Pc Simon Williams, from Birmingham South policing unit said:

"West Midlands Police lost one of its finest young officers when Luke died unexpectedly from a heart defect on holiday. 

"His heart just failed.  It was a real shock. 

"Everyone who knew him wanted to take part in a memorial that would also raise money for CRY and the important work they do in trying to prevent deaths like Luke's. 

"We hope both people who knew him and members of the public will come along." 

The event will see the inaugural Luke Rolfe Memorial Trophy game, compered by radio personality Malcolm Boyden, featuring fellow police officers representing Hereford, where Pc Rolfe lived, and Reading, the team he supported. 

Taking charge of the game will be former Premier League referee Alan Wiley. 

There will also be a raffle and an auction of signed football memorabilia after the match. 

Pc Rolfe served at Edward Road and Sparkhill Stations, covering Sparkbrook and Moseley, before moving to Bourneville Lane last April. 

The memorial event costs £5 entry at the gate and is in aid of CRY.

To donate money, visit uk.virginmoneygiving.com/SimonWilliams5062