Memorial unveiled for PC Andrew Harper, police officer killed on duty

A memorial honoring PC Andrew Harper, a police officer killed in the line of duty, was unveiled by his widow in Reading on April 23, 2026.

PC Harper died in 2019 after being dragged by a car while confronting quad bike thieves in Berkshire.

The 1.2-meter tribute, carved mainly in Portland Stone with gold lettering, stands opposite Reading Crown Court.

It is the 61st memorial established by the trust founded by the late filmmaker Michael, whose widow Geraldine Winner attended the ceremony alongside Thames Valley Police Chief Constable Jason Hogg.

Three teenagers received custodial sentences ranging from 13 to 16 years for manslaughter related to PC Harper's death.

The family's campaign led to the introduction of Harper's Law in 2022, which mandates life sentences for those who kill emergency workers on duty.

At the unveiling, Lissie Harper, who was married to PC Harper for just 28 days before his death, described him as her partner, strength, and first love.

She urged the public to pause and pay respects, acknowledging his role in making communities safer.

Detective Sergeant Edward Crofts, a colleague and friend, reflected on Harper's character and expressed hope that the memorial would remind the public of the dedication and hard work of police officers.

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