Police leaders call on Burnham to prevent early release of PC Andrew Harper’s killers
- Fifty policing leaders across the UK have signed an open letter calling on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to prevent the early release of PC Andrew Harper‘s killers.
- Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers were sentenced to 13 years for manslaughter in 2020 but could be eligible for release by January under plans to ease prison overcrowding.
- Police chiefs have suggested amending the Sentencing Act to exempt individuals convicted of killing emergency service workers in the line of duty from early release.
- PC Harper’s mother, Debbie Adlam, criticised the potential early releases as a rush job and called for better protection for all emergency service workers.
- Justice Secretary Alex Norris stated the government is considering all serious options to address prison capacity while keeping dangerous offenders behind bars.
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