A police officer has been killed whilst investigating a burglary police have announced.
PC Andrew Harper has been killed yesterday (Thursday 15 August) while he was investigating a burglary near the A4 Bath Road, the road goes between Newbury and Reading. There have been a total of ten people arrested on suspicion of murder including a boy aged just 13.
Deputy Chief Constable Jason Hogg said: ‘Our deepest thoughts at this time are of course with Andrew’s friends and family, who are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers. ‘Our thoughts also extend to all of Andrew’s colleagues within Thames Valley Police. ‘As a force we are devastated at the loss of our colleague and will all be supporting each other at this difficult time.’
Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Blaik said: ‘This is a tragic incident, and I would like to reassure the public as well as our officers and staff that we have launched a full and thorough investigation to establish what has happened. ‘We have made a total of ten arrests in connection with this incident, and those arrested are currently in police custody. Those arrested are all male and aged between 13 and 30.’
We here at St George’s Day would like to offer our sincere condolences to this brave officer. We hope that the people responsible for his death are brought to justice and that their punishment reflects this brutal and unnecessary death.
