Widow of PC Harper ‘beyond appalled’ husband’s killers to be released
The widow of PC Andrew Harper, who sustained fatal injuries while responding to a quad bike theft in Berkshire, has shared her disgust that Andrew’s killers…
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The widow of PC Andrew Harper, who sustained fatal injuries while responding to a quad bike theft in Berkshire, has shared her disgust that Andrew’s killers are soon to be free 23:35, 03 Aug 2026 It has been confirmed that PC Andrew Harper's killers will be released early from prison despite the overwhelming recent public outcry. Pc Harper was 28 years old when he sustained fatal injuries while responding to a quad bike theft in Sulhamstead, Berkshire, in August 2019. The level of disrespect the government are showing to Andrew and other victims – and to their loved ones such as me – is beyond contempt.” She added: “The killers of Andrew have shown no remorse... they robbed us of our future. Long received a 16-year prison sentence and is not eligible for early release.
Furthermore, Albert Bowers and Jessie Cole were jailed for 13 years in 2020 for manslaughter over his killing. Now, Lissie Harper has branded the move "disgusting". Some child sex offenders and killers, like those responsible for the death of PC Harper, will still be released early.
In addition, Prisoners serving sentences of four years or more were also set to become eligible for release after serving half of their term rather than two-thirds, reports Sky. Soft-justice plans to free Albert Bowers and Jessie Cole halfway through 13-year jail terms were paused last month. Her husband died in Berkshire in 2019 after being dragged along the road by three teenage quad bike thieves.
Moreover, But Mr Burnham confirmed on Monday that rape and child sexual offences will now also be excluded.
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The widow of PC Andrew Harper, who sustained fatal injuries while responding to a quad bike theft in Berkshire, has shared her disgust that Andrew’s killers are soon to be free 23:35, 03 Aug 2026 It has been confirmed that PC Andrew Harper's killers will be released early from prison despite the overwhelming recent public outcry. Pc Harper was 28 years old when he sustained fatal injuries while responding to a quad bike theft in Sulhamstead, Berkshire, in August 2019.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesThe level of disrespect the government are showing to Andrew and other victims – and to their loved ones such as me – is beyond contempt.” She added: “The killers of Andrew have shown no remorse... they robbed us of our future.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesLong received a 16-year prison sentence and is not eligible for early release.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesAlbert Bowers and Jessie Cole were jailed for 13 years in 2020 for manslaughter over his killing.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesNow, Lissie Harper has branded the move "disgusting".
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Some child sex offenders and killers, like those responsible for the death of PC Harper, will still be released early.
according to The Independent - UK News +1Prisoners serving sentences of four years or more were also set to become eligible for release after serving half of their term rather than two-thirds, reports Sky.
according to The Independent - UK News +1Soft-justice plans to free Albert Bowers and Jessie Cole halfway through 13-year jail terms were paused last month.
according to The MirrorBut following a review, there will be no change to manslaughter cases, which means the two thugs could be out in months. Furious widow Lissie Harper, 35, told The Sun: “This is disgusting.
according to The MirrorHer husband died in Berkshire in 2019 after being dragged along the road by three teenage quad bike thieves.
according to GB NewsBut Mr Burnham confirmed on Monday that rape and child sexual offences will now also be excluded.
according to GB NewsLissie Harper has launched a furious attack on Andy Burnham after ministers confirmed two of the men convicted over her husband's death could be freed early.
according to Daily ExpressConcerns remain, however, that domestic abusers will still qualify for early release.
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Albert Bowers and Jessie Cole were jailed for 13 years in 2020 for manslaughter over his killing.
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