In a move that has sparked renewed hope for justice, Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has urged the Justice Secretary to re-examine the early release scheme that could see the killers of PC Andrew Harper walk free in January. The call comes after mounting pressure from Harper's family and police, who are adamant that Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers, sentenced to 13 years for manslaughter, do not deserve to be released early. With the Prime Minister now said to be "determined" to find a solution, the stage is set for a high-stakes battle over the future of the two convicted killers and the justice system's handling of serious crimes. As the debate rages on, one thing is clear: the family of PC Harper will stop at nothing to ensure that those responsible for his tragic death face the full weight of justice.
Andy Burnham said to be ‘determined’ to work out solution after increasing pressure from family and policeAndy Burnham has told the justice secretary to find a way to exclude PC Andrew Harper’s killers from the early release scheme aimed at easing prison overcrowding.The prime minister is said to be “determined” that a solution can be found after increasing pressure from Harper’s family and police not to allow Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers, who were sentenced to 13 years for manslaughter, to be freed in January under the existing plans. Continue reading...
