Thames Valley Police have paid tribute to Oxfordshire police officer Andrew Harper on the two year anniversary of his death.
PC Andrew Harper, 28, originally from Wallingford, died after he was dragged along the road by a vehicle in Sulhamstead, Berkshire, on 15 August 2019.
On 15 August 2019, PC Andrew Harper attended reports of a burglary and later tragically died as a result of multiple fatal injuries caused when he was dragged along by a vehicle on the A4 Bath Road in Berkshire. #RestInPeacePCHarper @Police_Memorial pic.twitter.com/AuUfxz66WC
— Thames Valley Police (@ThamesVP) August 15, 2021
The police officer, who had been based at Abingdon Station, was investigating the reported burglary of a quad bike.
He became tangled in a crane strap attached to the back of the car as he tried to apprehend a trio of teenagers, who were suspected of stealing the quad bike.
READ MORE: Sentences NOT changed for PC Harper killers
The trio fled down a winding country road, dragging PC Harper to his death behind them.
He suffered multiple catastrophic injuries.
The car was driven by Henry Long, 19 at the time, with passengers Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers, both 18 at the time.
In July 2020, Long was jailed for 16 years and Cole and Bowers were each jailed for 13 years over the death of PC Harper.
READ MORE: Wife of PC Andrew Harper opens fitness suite named in his honour
PC Harper was killed just four weeks after his wedding to partner of 13 years, Lissie.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel