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PC Andrew Harper death: Three teens in court accused of murder PC Andrew Harper death: Case dropped against man accused of murder
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Three teenagers charged with murdering a police officer as he investigated a burglary have appeared in court. The case against a man who was accused of murdering a police officer as he was investigating a burglary has been dropped, a court has heard.
Newlywed PC Andrew Harper was killed after being dragged along a road by a vehicle in Sulhamstead, Berkshire, on 15 August.Newlywed PC Andrew Harper was killed after being dragged along a road by a vehicle in Sulhamstead, Berkshire, on 15 August.
Jed Foster, 20, from Pingewood, has had his case "discounted" after further police investigation, prosecutors said.
Three teenagers charged with murdering PC Harper appeared in court earlier.
Prosecutor Jonathan Polnay told the Old Bailey: "The Crown Prosecution Service concluded the full code is not met. There is a not a realistic prospect of conviction.
"Proceedings against Mr Foster cannot and should not be continued."
Henry Long, 18, and two boys, 17, who cannot be named, are accused of murder and conspiracy to steal a quad bike.Henry Long, 18, and two boys, 17, who cannot be named, are accused of murder and conspiracy to steal a quad bike.
They were remanded in custody by Reading magistrates and will appear at the Old Bailey later.They were remanded in custody by Reading magistrates and will appear at the Old Bailey later.
Supporters present in court shouted "love you" as Mr Long, from Mortimer, Reading, and the two boys were led away into custody.Supporters present in court shouted "love you" as Mr Long, from Mortimer, Reading, and the two boys were led away into custody.
PC Harper, 28, was killed on the A4 Bath Road as he attended a reported break-in.PC Harper, 28, was killed on the A4 Bath Road as he attended a reported break-in.
A post-mortem examination found the officer, who got married four weeks earlier, died of multiple injuries.A post-mortem examination found the officer, who got married four weeks earlier, died of multiple injuries.
Another suspect, 20-year-old Jed Foster, has previously appeared in court charged with murder. Thomas King, 21, from Basingstoke, has also been charged with conspiracy to steal a quad bike.
Mr Foster, of Pingewood, Burghfield, has been remanded in custody and a trial date set for 20 January.
A fifth man, Thomas King, 21, from Basingstoke, has also been charged with conspiracy to steal a quad bike.
He was granted conditional bail and will also appear at the Old Bailey later.He was granted conditional bail and will also appear at the Old Bailey later.