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Hundreds attend remembrance service for police officers killed on duty Hundreds attend remembrance service for police officers killed on duty
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Hundreds have gathered to remember police officers who have fallen in the line of duty.Hundreds have gathered to remember police officers who have fallen in the line of duty.
The charity Care of Police Survivors (Cops) hosted its 13th annual remembrance service at the National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas, Staffordshire, on Sunday.The charity Care of Police Survivors (Cops) hosted its 13th annual remembrance service at the National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas, Staffordshire, on Sunday.
About 750 people including relatives of officers who have been killed, and colleagues and representatives from all UK forces took part in the event on Sunday. About 750 people, including relatives of officers who have been killed, and colleagues and representatives from all UK forces, took part in the event on Sunday.
The roll of honour of officers who have died on duty over the last 12 months was read out. There were also readings given by family members and colleagues, and wreaths were laid by force representatives and other dignitaries to remember the thousands of officers who have died in the line of duty over the years.The roll of honour of officers who have died on duty over the last 12 months was read out. There were also readings given by family members and colleagues, and wreaths were laid by force representatives and other dignitaries to remember the thousands of officers who have died in the line of duty over the years.
Cyclists from the UK Police Unity Tour biked from London, Norfolk, Wales and Leicester to the arboretum near Lichfieldin over the weekend for the third year running - raising £75,000 for bereaved families. Every cyclist wore a wristband with the name of the officer they were remembering, which after the ride was then was passed on to the officer’s family. Cyclists from the UK Police Unity Tour biked from London, Norfolk, Wales and Leicester to the arboretum near Lichfield over the weekend, for the third year running – raising £75,000 for bereaved families. Each cyclist wore a wristband with the name of the officer they were remembering, which after the ride was then passed on to that officer’s family.