politics
PC Harper's killers excluded from Labour's early release scheme
Andy Burnham has reportedly excluded PC Andrew Harper's killers from early release. There has been severe public backlash and political pressure after Albert Bowers and Jessie Cole unexpectedly became eligible for release after serving just a third of their sentences.
TL;DR
- PC Andrew Harper's killers excluded from early release.
- Albert Bowers and Jessie Cole were eligible for release after serving a third of their sentences.
- The potential release caused severe public backlash and political pressure.
- Andy Burnham has reportedly made the decision to exclude them.