Over £2,500 has been raised in memory of an off-duty police officer who died in a jet-ski incident on Saturday.

PC Barry Davies, 49, lived in the Pwllheli area and worked at Porthmadog Police Station.

His death has shocked colleagues and a fundraising page set up by the North Wales Police Federation has raised £2,559.

“It is with great sadness we mourn the loss of our friend and colleague, PC 2963 Barry Davies who tragically lost his life on Saturday, 15 August," the GoFundMe page explains.

“Barry was a widely respected and much loved colleague and his absence leaves a huge void to North Wales Police and the communities he served.

“Barry is survived by his partner Linda and his two daughters, Elan and Alaw.

“We are raising funds in Barry’s memory and invite donations for this cause.”

Paying tribute to PC Davies, chief constable Carl Foulkes said: “As a force we are devastated at the loss of our colleague and our heartfelt sympathies go to his family, friends and colleagues at this extremely difficult time.

“Barry joined North Wales Police in 2013. He was a much respected police officer and I have no doubt that this tragic loss will be felt widely across the force by those who worked with Barry, those who knew him and became his friends.

“The North Wales Police family is doing everything we can to provide support and comfort to Barry’s loved ones and his colleagues at what is a very difficult time.

“Messages of condolences have been sent to us from police forces across the country and I would also like to thank everyone who has offered their support.”

Mark Jones, general secretary of North Wales Police Federation, said: “From speaking to colleagues over the last few days it is absolutely evident that Barry was a hugely respected colleague and friend. It is also clear that Barry was highly thought of by his local community.

“We have received numerous messages of condolence from police forces throughout the UK and this shows that Barry’s loss has been felt nationwide by the policing family.

“Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies go out to Barry’s family. He will be sorely missed.”

An investigation is now under way to establish the cause of the incident which involved a jet-ski off the coast of Pwllheli on Saturday afternoon.