PC Matthew Blades's two sons walk out with Man Utd players in touching tribute
Van set alight near Notting Hill carnival as fire crews rush to the scene
TL;DR
- PC Matthew Blades's sons were mascots for Manchester United's match against Ipswich Town.
- Manchester United honored PC Blades, described as a proud Red, family man, and dedicated police officer.
- PC Blades and PC Tom Clough died on August 22 when their police vehicle was struck head-on by a car traveling the wrong way on the A66.
- Five occupants of the other vehicle were also killed.
- The investigation has led to 24 arrests.
- Tributes to the officers were also held at the Riverside Stadium, where PC Blades had served as a junior football coach.
- PC Blades's widow and children were present at Old Trafford for the game.