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Andrew Harper: PC's death inspires thanks from public | Andrew Harper: PC's death inspires thanks from public |
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The death of PC Andrew Harper has prompted a wave of support for police, with people across the UK turning up at their local stations with gifts. | The death of PC Andrew Harper has prompted a wave of support for police, with people across the UK turning up at their local stations with gifts. |
PC Harper, 28, was killed last Thursday while responding to reports of a burglary in Sulhamstead, Berkshire. | PC Harper, 28, was killed last Thursday while responding to reports of a burglary in Sulhamstead, Berkshire. |
Since his death, colleagues and officers from other forces said they have been touched by gifts and acts of kindness from the public. | Since his death, colleagues and officers from other forces said they have been touched by gifts and acts of kindness from the public. |
A fundraiser launched by PC Harper has also been flooded with donations. | A fundraiser launched by PC Harper has also been flooded with donations. |
'Means so much to us all' | 'Means so much to us all' |
A young boy called Ethan kicked off the trend when he visited officers in Bicester, Oxfordshire, armed with cakes. | A young boy called Ethan kicked off the trend when he visited officers in Bicester, Oxfordshire, armed with cakes. |
They said the loss of a colleague had affected them, and Ethan's gesture had been "much appreciated". | They said the loss of a colleague had affected them, and Ethan's gesture had been "much appreciated". |
The youngster drew praise from Twitter users, with some saying they had been moved to tears when they read about his gesture. | The youngster drew praise from Twitter users, with some saying they had been moved to tears when they read about his gesture. |
A six-year-old boy who had previously had "bad experiences" with the emergency services because of his family's drug and domestic violence problems gave a box of biscuits to officers in York after being moved by PC Harper's death. | |
Flowers were left beside a flagpole at Chichester Police Station with the Sussex force calling the gesture a "very touching tribute". | Flowers were left beside a flagpole at Chichester Police Station with the Sussex force calling the gesture a "very touching tribute". |
Police covering a protest in Cambridgeshire were given a box of doughnuts to thank them "for our work following the tragic death of PC Harper". | Police covering a protest in Cambridgeshire were given a box of doughnuts to thank them "for our work following the tragic death of PC Harper". |
A woman planted two rose bushes outside Sutton Coldfield Police Station in memory of PC Harper. | A woman planted two rose bushes outside Sutton Coldfield Police Station in memory of PC Harper. |
Birmingham East commander Ken Bell said the "kind gesture" was much appreciated. | Birmingham East commander Ken Bell said the "kind gesture" was much appreciated. |
Flowers and a tribute to PC Harper were also left with officers at Bishop Auckland Police Station in County Durham. | Flowers and a tribute to PC Harper were also left with officers at Bishop Auckland Police Station in County Durham. |
"We would like to extend our gratitude to this kind person for such a heart-warming gesture," a spokesman said. | "We would like to extend our gratitude to this kind person for such a heart-warming gesture," a spokesman said. |
Officers in Exeter have been given chocolates and a card which reads: "The tragic loss of PC Harper highlights the risks you all take to protect our community." | Officers in Exeter have been given chocolates and a card which reads: "The tragic loss of PC Harper highlights the risks you all take to protect our community." |
PC Harper's force, Thames Valley Police, thanked those who took part in a minute's silence at Reading's Championship match against Cardiff City on Saturday. | PC Harper's force, Thames Valley Police, thanked those who took part in a minute's silence at Reading's Championship match against Cardiff City on Saturday. |
A mystery artist has also chalked a tribute to PC Harper on the floor outside the Oracle Shopping Centre in Reading. | A mystery artist has also chalked a tribute to PC Harper on the floor outside the Oracle Shopping Centre in Reading. |
PC Harper was killed just four weeks after getting married, and his new wife Lissie said he was "the kindest, loveliest most selfless person you will ever meet". | PC Harper was killed just four weeks after getting married, and his new wife Lissie said he was "the kindest, loveliest most selfless person you will ever meet". |
He was planning to take part in the Rat Race Dirty Weekend in March next year, a 20-mile run across 200 obstacles in aid of Children with Cancer UK. | He was planning to take part in the Rat Race Dirty Weekend in March next year, a 20-mile run across 200 obstacles in aid of Children with Cancer UK. |
His fundraising page has reached more than 5,000% of its original target of £500, with more than £26,000 donated. | His fundraising page has reached more than 5,000% of its original target of £500, with more than £26,000 donated. |
In his My Story section, PC Harper admitted he had "never been much of a runner" but he was taking on the challenge to "try and help save the lives of children with cancer and keep families together". | In his My Story section, PC Harper admitted he had "never been much of a runner" but he was taking on the challenge to "try and help save the lives of children with cancer and keep families together". |
"Even if only one child benefits then it will be well and truly worth it," he wrote. | "Even if only one child benefits then it will be well and truly worth it," he wrote. |
A spokeswoman for the charity said the "incredibly kind support" in PC Harper's memory was "deeply touching and will help save young lives". | A spokeswoman for the charity said the "incredibly kind support" in PC Harper's memory was "deeply touching and will help save young lives". |
John Apter, national chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales, said PC Harper's death was "truly devastating" with all officers feeling the pain. | John Apter, national chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales, said PC Harper's death was "truly devastating" with all officers feeling the pain. |
He said: "It is heart-warming to see the public laying flowers and tributes as well as reading comments posted on social media all across the country. | He said: "It is heart-warming to see the public laying flowers and tributes as well as reading comments posted on social media all across the country. |
"Policing is tough and dangerous, so it is reassuring to know the public is there at our time of need." | "Policing is tough and dangerous, so it is reassuring to know the public is there at our time of need." |
Jed Foster, 20, who has been charged with PC Harper's murder, appeared at Reading Crown Court earlier. | Jed Foster, 20, who has been charged with PC Harper's murder, appeared at Reading Crown Court earlier. |