Lissie Harper, the widow of PC Andrew Harper, has said a law change which would see mandatory life sentences for people who kill emergency service workers will send a message to criminals that 'we won't stand for this'. Read more:
She added:"Emergency services workers require extra protection. I know all too well how they are put at risk and into the depths of danger on a regular basis on behalf of society.
PC Harper was caught up in a rope Henry Long and his two passengers Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers had been using to tow the bike and dragged to his death when they tried to drive away from police.PC Harper: What happened that night? All three were cleared of PC Harper's murder by the same jury which deliberated for more than 12 hours.The move extends mandatory life sentences to anyone who commits the manslaughter of an emergency worker on duty - including police, prison officers, firefighters and paramedics - while carrying out another crime, unless there are truly exceptional circumstances.
"I think you've shone a light on something which is really important, so I'm just really pleased we can support you and get this done." She added:"Our emergency workers need and deserve better protection and deterrents when facing the worst situations.
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