Killing of Andrew Harper

British police officer killed in the line of duty

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On 15 August 2019, 28-year-old police constable Andrew Harper was killed near Sulhamstead, Berkshire, England, whilst in the line of duty. Harper and a fellow officer were responding to a report of burglary, after which Harper was dragged behind a car causing his death. In July 2020, three teenage males were convicted of manslaughter and received sentences of 16 and 13 years' imprisonment.

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Lissie Harper happy to have cross-party support for Harper's law The widow of Pc Andrew Harper is pushing for cross-party support over hercampaign for life sentences for those who kill emergency services workers.Lissie Harper met shadow home secretary Nick.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:49Published 2 weeks ago

PC Andrew Harper's widow meets Priti Patel The widow of PC Andrew Harper, Lissie Harper, has met with Home Secretary Priti Patel to discuss the introduction of "Andrew's Law", which would see mandatory life sentences given to those convicted of.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:13Published 3 weeks ago

Government ‘really on board’ with Harper’s Law, says Pc’s widow The widow of tragic Pc Andrew Harper said senior Government figures havesignalled their backing for her campaign for Harper’s Law after she met withPriti Patel and Robert Buckland. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:06Published 3 weeks ago

Priti Patel to meet with Pc Andrew Harper’s widow Home Secretary Priti Patel is to meet Lissie Harper, the widow of Pc Andrew Harper, to discuss Mrs Harper’s new law proposal which would see those who kill emergency workers jailed for life. Report.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:42Published on August 26, 2020

Pc Andrew Harper’s killers to have sentences reviewed by Court of Appeal The prison sentences handed to Pc Andrew Harper’s killers have been referredto the Court of Appeal by the Attorney General for judges to decide whetherthey were too lenient. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:51Published on August 21, 2020

Pc Andrew Harper honoured by colleagues in Newbury memorial A memorial service and minute's silence has been held at Newbury policestation, to mark a year since the death of Pc Andrew Harper. The 28-year-oldofficer was dragged to his death after he was caught.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:04Published on August 14, 2020

PC Harper family call for mandatory sentences The family of PC Andrew Harper, who was killed in the line of duty, have called for tougher sentences for those responsible for deaths of police officers. 'Andrews law' would impose a "mandatory".. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:36Published on August 6, 2020

Mother of Pc Andrew Harper calls for 20-year jail terms for police killers The mother of Pc Andrew Harper has launched a campaign for a “mandatory”20-year minimum prison term for killers of police officers - calling it“Andrew’s Law”. Debbie Adlam told the PA news.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:20Published on August 5, 2020

Family of killed Pc Andrew Harper welcome jail term review The family of a police officer dragged to his death as he tried to stop threethieves have welcomed a review of the jail terms handed to his killers. PcAndrew Harper’s mother Debbie Adlam told the PA.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:43Published on August 4, 2020

Police welcome sentencing of PC Harper killers Detective Superintendent Stuart Blaik, of the Thames Valley Police Major Crime Unit, has welcomed the sentencing of those responsible for killing PC Andrew Harper last year. 19-year old Henry Long was.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:37Published on July 31, 2020

Pc Harper death highlights constant danger to police, says senior investigator The death of Pc Andrew Harper has highlighted the constant risks and dangersthat police officers face while on duty, the case’s senior investigatingofficer has said. Detective Superintendent Stuart.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 02:08Published on July 31, 2020

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PC Andrew Harper's widow holds talks with home secretary Lissie Harper spoke to Priti Patel and Justice Secretary Robert Buckland QC about Harper's Law. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago
PC Andrew Harper: Widow Lissie Harper to meet Home Secretary Priti Patel Lissie Harper is campaigning for killers of emergency workers to face mandatory life sentences. BBC News - Published on August 26, 2020
PC Andrew Harper's father 'heartbroken' for family Phil Harper says he was "so proud" of the way his family coped with his police officer son's death. BBC News - Published on August 21, 2020

PC Andrew Harper: Killers' sentences to be reviewed The Attorney General refers the jail terms to the Court of Appeal for being "unduly lenient". BBC News - Published on August 21, 2020
PC Andrew Harper: Court of Appeal to consider increasing prison sentences for police officer's killers Judges are to consider increasing the prison sentences given to three teenagers convicted of killing PC Andrew Harper. Independent - Published on August 21, 2020
Two of PC Andrew Harper's killers to appeal against convictions The officer's mother calls the appeals by Albert Bowers and Jessie Cole "a kick in the stomach". BBC News - Published on August 19, 2020

PC Andrew Harper's wife 'overwhelmed' by support for campaign to jail police killers for life Lissie Harper to meet local MP and home secretary in push to change sentencing laws Independent - Published on August 18, 2020
PC Andrew Harper: Anniversary services held for officer PC Andrew Harper died after being dragged for more than a mile behind a getaway car. BBC News - Published on August 14, 2020
Police officer run over by thieves backs 'Andrew's Law' PC Gaz Phillips who nearly died just days before PC Andrew Harper is supporting his widow's campaign for tougher sentences. BBC News - Published on August 9, 2020
PC Andrew Harper: Mother backs 'Andrew's Law' campaign Debbie Adlam says killers of emergency service workers should serve at least 20 years in prison. BBC News - Published on August 6, 2020

PC Andrew Harper's widow launches campaign for whole-life sentences for killers of police officers Debbie Adlam criticises 'lenient and insufficient way in which the justice system deals with criminals who take the lives of our emergency workers' Independent - Published on August 5, 2020
PC Andrew Harper: Emergency worker killers 'should get full life sentence' PC Andrew Harper's family calls for "Andrew's Law" to increase jail terms for killing emergency workers. BBC News - Published on August 5, 2020
PC Andrew Harper: Attorney General to review killers' sentences Attorney General Suella Braverman will decide by 28 August if the sentences should be reviewed. BBC News - Published on August 4, 2020	PC Andrew Harper's teenage killers jailed as judge says they showed 'no remorse' Three teenagers who killed PC Andrew Harper have been jailed as a judge said they had shown "no remorse". Independent - Published on July 31, 2020
PC Andrew Harper: Jury 'not intimidated', judge says after killed officer's wife demands retrial on murder charges Lissie Harper raised concerns that jurors had been 'influenced' during murder trial Independent - Published on July 31, 2020	PC Andrew Harper's widow writes to PM to ask for murder retrial of his killers Lissie Harper describes first hearing as 'atrociously below board' and highlights fears jurors were intimidated Independent - Published on July 29, 2020
PC Andrew Harper death: Innocent man's family 'torn apart' by murder charge Jed Foster was charged with killing PC Andrew Harper before the case against him was dropped. BBC News - Published on July 24, 2020	PC Andrew Harper: Three teenagers cleared of murdering police officer who was dragged along road A teenager has been found not guilty murdering PC Andrew Harper after dragging the police officer to his death. Independent - Published on July 24, 2020
PC Andrew Harper murder trial: Jury retires to consider verdicts The court heard how PC Andrew Harper died from catastrophic injuries after he was dragged by a car. BBC News - Published on July 21, 2020	PC Andrew Harper murder trial: Passenger 'did not see officer' Albert Bowers told the Old Bailey he saw nothing "strange" during the escape. BBC News - Published on July 10, 2020
PC Andrew Harper murder trial: Accused feels 'disgraceful' over death Henry Long says he did not know the officer was caught in a tow rope tied to a car he was driving. BBC News - Published on July 7, 2020	PC Andrew Harper murder trial: Police officer describes seeing colleague dragged behind fleeing car Witness also avoided being rammed by fleeing vehicle, court hears. Warning: This story contains detail some readers may find upsetting Independent - Published on June 26, 2020
PC Andrew Harper murder trial: Accused teen claimed he watched Fast & Furious on night of car killing PC Andrew Harper died after being dragged under a car on August 15 last year Independent - Published on June 24, 2020	PC Harper murder trial: Officer died in 'shocking circumstances' A jury hears PC Andrew Harper died after being dragged for a mile by a car on a country road. BBC News - Published on June 23, 2020
PC Andrew Harper murder trial: Case of 'utmost importance', court told A previous trial into PC Andrew Harper's death was halted due to the coronavirus lockdown. BBC News - Published on June 22, 2020	PC Andrew Harper: Murder trial to start in June Three men had been on trial for murder before a jury was discharged because of the coronavirus pandemic. BBC News - Published on June 3, 2020
Coronavirus: PC Andrew Harper death trial adjourned over pandemic Jurors in the PC Andrew Harper death trial were discharged after a third juror began self-isolating. BBC News - Published on March 23, 2020	PC Andrew Harper murder trial collapses because of coronavirus after three jurors self-isolate Nine remaining members of jury discharged hours after Lord Chief Justice pauses trials with insufficient safety measures Independent - Published on March 23, 2020
PC Andrew Harper trial: Officer 'could not recognise' colleague A jury hears how PC Andrew Harper's colleagues tried to treat his "catastrophic injuries". BBC News - Published on March 16, 2020	PC Andrew Harper murder trial: Colleague Andrew Shaw speaks A jury hears how PC Andrew Shaw saw PC Andrew Harper's feet being "whipped out from under him". BBC News - Published on March 13, 2020
'They are not taking my damn bike': Court hears 999 call before murder of PC Andrew Harper 'F*** me, they've already taken it… It's not going to turn out well for me. I hope someone is on the way,' quad bike owner told call handler Independent - Published on March 12, 2020	PC Andrew Harper murder trial: Quad bike 999 call played in court A jury hears a recording of Peter Wallis as he watched three alleged killers steal his bike. BBC News - Published on March 12, 2020
PC Andrew Harper was dragged behind car for more than a mile in 'completely senseless killing', court hears Officer was killed while responding to a call about a stolen quad bike, Old Bailey told Independent - Published on March 10, 2020	PC Harper murder trial: Officer 'dragged behind car for more than a mile' Brian Altman QC said PC Andrew Harper got caught in a strap trailing behind a car before his death. BBC News - Published on March 10, 2020
PC Harper murder trial: Accused teens admit bike theft plot Two teenagers accused of murdering PC Andrew Harper admit conspiracy to steal a quad bike. BBC News - Published on March 9, 2020	PC Andrew Harper: Mural to officers made from 20,000 epaulettes The 55-foot (17m) long artwork was made following the death of Andrew Harper in August. BBC News - Published on February 28, 2020
PC Andrew Harper: 'Poignant' epaulettes donation for fallen hero People from around the world have shared their thoughts on what moved them to play their part. BBC News - Published on February 5, 2020	Henry Long admits PC Andrew Harper manslaughter Henry Long pleads guilty to the manslaughter of PC Andrew Harper in Berkshire, but denies murder. BBC News - Published on January 7, 2020
PC Andrew Harper: Teenager pleads guilty to killing police officer PC Harper was run over while responding to a burglary in Berkshire in August Independent - Published on January 7, 2020	Teenager denies killing PC Andrew Harper during 'quad bike burglary' Another defendant has admitted conspiracy to steal a quad bike before officer died Independent - Published on December 13, 2019
PC Andrew Harper death: Teen denies manslaughter Newlywed PC Andrew Harper was killed after being dragged along a road by a vehicle in August. BBC News - Published on December 13, 2019	PC Andrew Harper: Widow thanks public for PC's fund Lissie Harper thanks people for their donations, tributes and messages since Andrew Harper's death. BBC News - Published on November 27, 2019
PC Andrew Harper: 5,000 bikers join 'ride in respect' for killed PC PC Andrew Harper's wife Lissie leads a huge convoy of motorcycles in honour of her late husband. BBC News - Published on October 27, 2019	PC Andrew Harper: Hundreds mourn 'hero' police officer at funeral 'The hardest challenge of all is losing you,' widow Lissie says Independent - Published on October 14, 2019
PC Andrew Harper funeral: Hundreds expected to line route Newlywed PC Andrew Harper, who was dragged under a van while on duty, is described as a "hero". BBC News - Published on October 14, 2019	PC Andrew Harper: More than 800 people expected to attend funeral for 'hero' Thames Valley Police officer Mourners to line procession route through Oxford Independent - Published on October 14, 2019
PC Andrew Harper death: Family confirm funeral details A number of roads in Oxford will be closed for PC Andrew Harper's funeral on Monday. BBC News - Published on October 8, 2019	PC Andrew Harper murder: Charges dropped against suspect Newly-wed police officer killed after being dragged under vehicle while responding to burglary reports Independent - Published on September 19, 2019
PC Andrew Harper death: Three teens in court accused of murder Henry Long, 18, and two 17-year-old boys are charged with murdering PC Andrew Harper in Berkshire. BBC News - Published on September 19, 2019

Killing of Andrew Harper

British police officer killed in the line of duty

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