PC Andrew Harper RIP

Andrew Harper, a police constable with Thames Valley police, was murdered while protecting the community last night. A police statement said PC Harper, who was from the Roads Policing Unit based in Abingdon, was "killed while performing his duties."

PC Harper was 28 years old and leaves a widow to whom he had been married for just four weeks.

Ten young men aged between 13 and 30 have been arrested in connection with his death.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted he was "deeply shocked and appalled" by what happened to PC Harper.

Mr Johnson added that the officer's death was "the most powerful reminder that police officers up and down the country put themselves at risk every single day to keep us safe".


Thoughts and prayers will be with his soul and his wife and family today.

Rest in Peace.

Comments

Tim said…
Totally agree with your sentiments. Our former school colleague Francis Mason who went on to become a Bobby on the beat was as you probably know murdered in 1988 although off duty bravely trying to foil a bank robbery. Whenever I hear of any other member of the police being killed it brings back the same sick feeling.
Chris Whiteside said…
Absolutely.

As you probably know, there is a very moving memorial stone at the spot in Hemel Hempstead town centre where PC Francis Mason fell. Always made me very sad when I saw it. IIRC he left a widow and a young child too.

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