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PC Harper Anniversary: Public Support Overwhelms Force
17 Aug
Summary
- Officer Andrew Harper died seven years ago on August 15th.
- Two of his killers may be released early from prison.
- A petition to prevent early release has garnered over one million signatures.
On the seventh anniversary of PC Andrew Harper's death, Thames Valley Police has expressed gratitude for the public's significant support.
The officer, from Wallingford, Oxfordshire, tragically died on August 15, 2019. He was killed after being dragged by a car as three teenagers fled the scene of a quad bike theft in Berkshire.
The case has recently drawn renewed attention due to revelations that two of the convicted killers could be released early. This prospect has fueled public anger.
A petition opposing their early release has seen an unprecedented response, collecting over one million signatures. The force's chief constable acknowledged the profound impact of the incident on the region.
