50 police chiefs call for Burnham to prevent early release of PC Harper’s killers

The letter has been signed by the likes of Mark Rowley, the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police and Maggie Blyth, who for years led the national policing response to violence against women and girls, and she's now the Chief of Gloucestershire Constabulary.

Fifty police chiefs call for PM to prevent early release of PC Harper's killers  itv.com

The intervention comes after Andy Burnham said he was "confident" the early release of PC Harper's killers could be prevented.

Letter signed by every chief constable in England and Wales warns freeing pair could weaken trust in justice system Andy Burnham is facing an unprecedented mass call from police chiefs to block the early release of PC Andrew Harper’s killers, as unions warned his emergency plan to create more space in jails risked caus

Police have called for an amendment to the law to exclude people convicted of killing emergency service workers in the line of duty

Fears killers could be freed under new government plans

A letter from police leaders, included the signatures of Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley, and National Crime Agency Director General Graeme Biggar.

A letter from police leaders, included the signatures of Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley, and National Crime Agency Director General Graeme Biggar.

Andy Burnham is 'increasingly confident' the killers of PC Andrew Harper will not be released early, but an open letter has demanded drastic changes and stronger protections

Every UK police chief calls on Prime Minister to prevent PC Harper killers' release in damning open letter  lbc.co.uk