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Detective who led PC Harper probe is ‘appalled’ that killers could be freed early

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Detective who led PC Harper probe is ‘appalled’ that killers could be freed early
The Sun
The Sun47 mins ago
Detective who led PC Harper probe is ‘appalled’ that killers could be freed early
THE detective who led the probe into PC Harper's death and put his killers behind bars says he is "appalled" they could be freed early. Ex-Det Supt Stuart Blaik spoke of his fury at plans to release Albert Bowers and Jessie Cole, who showed "no remorse" for their role in the killing. Andrew had just...
BBC News
BBC News3 hrs ago
Officer who led PC Harper investigation 'appalled' killers could be released early
Former Det Sup Stuart Blaik, who led the investigation into the police officer's death, has publicly shared his views on the case for the first time.
The Mirror
The Mirror7 hrs ago
Andy Burnham under mounting pressure to block PC Andrew Harper's killers' early release as 650k people sign petition
Andy Burnham is under mounting pressure to stop the early prison release of PC Andrew Harper’s killers after more than 645,000 people signed a petition calling for him to do so.
Detective ‘appalled’ by idea PC Harper’s killers could be released early
Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers might be freed halfway through their 13-year jail sentences
GB News
GB News1 days ago
PC Harper petition surpasses 500,000 signature milestone as Britons urge Andy Burnham NOT to release officer's killers early from prison
PC Harper petition surpasses 500,000 signature milestone as Britons urge Andy Burnham NOT to release officer's killers early from prison  GB News
The Times
The Times1 days ago
Andy Burnham must resist his urge to confiscate your ‘unearned’ wealth
Andy Burnham must resist his urge to confiscate your ‘unearned’ wealth  The Times
Threat of legal action if PC Andrew Harper’s killers are released early
Thames Valley chief says he may join Police Federation in court if Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers are freed from prison The chief constable of Thames Valley police has said he will consider joining legal action against the government if it fails to block the early release of two of PC Andrew Harper’s killers. The Police
Irish News
Irish News2 days ago
Police Federation threatens legal action over early release of Pc Harper’s killers
Aileen O’Connor, chair of Thames Valley Police’s Police Federation, said the decision would anger and demoralise serving officers.
Police Federation threatens legal action over early release of Pc Harper’s killers
Aileen O’Connor, chair of Thames Valley Police’s Police Federation, said the decision would anger and demoralise serving officers.
ITV News
ITV News3 days ago
Justice secretary 'deeply sorry' PC Harper's killers could be released early - ITVX
Justice secretary 'deeply sorry' PC Harper's killers could be released early  ITVX
Chronicle Live
Chronicle Live3 days ago
Newcastle blast victim's mum vows to fight to keep killer behind bars after early release blow
Katherine Errington has urged the Prime Minister to look at individual cases before freeing criminals responsible for heinous offences
Morning Star
Morning Star3 days ago
Government says sorry to PC Harper’s family as two of his killers remain eligible for early release
CAMPAIGNERS warned the government on Tuesday that its early release scheme will only buy it “a little time” before the system runs out of cells again. The Howard League for Prison Reform said plans to release some 5,000 inmates early under sentencing changes to tackle overcrowded jails will do “nothing to head off futu
LBC News
LBC News3 days ago
Harper's law changed Britain - so why should the killers who inspired it walk free? writes Andy Hughes - lbc.co.uk
Harper's law changed Britain - so why should the killers who inspired it walk free? writes Andy Hughes  lbc.co.uk
New York Post
New York Post3 days ago
Defend terrorists and cop-killers, and you can be a Mamdani legal adviser
Any association with “the Epstein world” renders you unfit for even an advisory role at Mayor Zohran Mamdani's City Hall — but similar ties to actual terrorists is no bar to even a top position.
Metro
Metro3 days ago
Two of PC Andrew Harper’s killers will be freed early under release scheme
PC Andrew Harper, who was 28 when he was killed, and his wife Lissie (Picture: PA) Two men who were passengers in the car when PC Andrew Harper was killed in 2019 will be released early from prison. Uproar over the potential for Albert Bowers and Jessie Cole’s early release led to Prime Minister Andy Burnham pausing th
Singapore jails man who had secret sexual ‘relationship’ with niece, 13
In getting into a sexual relationship with his 13-year-old niece, a man sexually exploited her, raped her during staycations and “punished” her with sex acts when he grew jealous about a schoolmate she was dating. The 38-year-old Singaporean man, who cannot be named to protect the victim’s identity, was sentenced to 21
Channel NewsAsia
Channel NewsAsia🏁 first to report4 days ago
Man in secret sexual 'relationship' with 13-year-old niece for almost 2 years, gets jail for rape
The man got jealous when his niece began dating a schoolmate and threatened to leak her nude photos.