PC Harper Killers Face Early Release | UK News

The government is pushing ahead with early releases to ease prison overcrowding, despite nearly 900,000 signing a petition to keep PC Andrew Harper’s killers, Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers, behind bars. While officials say it’s impossible to exclude just these two, police and prison officers argue they could free up space by releasing remand prisoners instead — a move they see as a betrayal of frontline officers who feel deeply insulted. The Prime Minister admits he’s “pushed to the very limits,” but insists long-term fixes are needed — even as the public outcry grows over the lack of remorse shown by those convicted in the tragic 2019 killing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/21d9fea6bc6f06a6