News · 11 August 2026

PM orders justice secretary to keep PC Harper's killers jailed

Premier Andy Burnham has directed his justice minister to devise a method to prevent the early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers. Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers, who received 13-year sentences for manslaughter in 2020, were scheduled for release in January. Lissie Harper, PC Harper's widow, has actively campaigned to oppose their early release.

By BriefTea Editorial · 11 August 2026 at 7:19

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