Police chiefs call for PM to prevent early release of PC Harper's killers
Summary
Fifty police chiefs have written to the prime minister asking him to use all legal ways to stop the early release of PC Andrew Harper’s killers. PC Harper died in 2019 after being dragged by a car driven by three teenagers who had stolen a quad bike.Key Facts
- PC Andrew Harper, a police officer, died in 2019 in Berkshire when he was dragged behind a getaway car.
- Three teenagers were convicted of manslaughter for his death in 2020.
- Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers were sentenced to 13 years and could be released early after serving half their terms due to a new early release scheme.
- The third man involved, Henry Long, got a 16-year sentence and is not eligible for early release due to a special type of sentence.
- Police chiefs want the prime minister to stop the early release of Cole and Bowers and ensure future cases consider victims more carefully.
- The early release scheme was created to reduce overcrowding in prisons but excludes certain serious crimes like rape and child abuse.
- The letter calls for public safety, victim impact, and community protection to be key when changing sentences.
- PC Harper’s mother said a call from Downing Street gave her hope that the prime minister is working to keep Cole and Bowers in prison longer.
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