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PM Intervenes in PC Harper Killers' Release Controversy
The Prime Minister has asked the justice secretary to explore options to prevent the early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers, following outrage from former colleagues and the public. Critics argue that allowing their release would be a betrayal of police officers.
11 Aug, 04:25 — 11 Aug, 05:25
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BBCHigh19h ago
PM asks justice secretary to find way to keep PC Harper's killers in jail
Andy Burnham is confident a solution can be found to exclude two of PC Harper's killers from an early release scheme, the BBC understands.
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual18h ago
Government ‘spitting in faces of police’ by failing to halt release of PC Harper’s killers, says ex-colleague
‘Andy did his duty that night. The least they can do is show him some respect’, says a first responder at fatal scene – as No 10 claims it can’t keep killers behind bars
By Millie Cooke
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First report: BBC · 11 Aug, 04:25|Full coverage: 2 · 1h|Window: 1h
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