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PC Andrew Harper: 5,000 bikers join 'ride in respect' for killed PC – BBC News, BBC News

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PC Andrew Harper: 5,000 bikers join 'ride in respect' for killed PC – BBC News, BBC News


        

                                 BikesImage copyright                 PA Media                                                      
Image caption                                    A sea of ​​motorcycles packed out RAF Benson, the starting point for the journey                             

The widow of a police officer who was killed in the line of duty has led almost 5, 000 motorcyclists in a “ride of respect” in his honor.

PC Andrew Harper, 28, died as he responded to reports of a burglary in Sulhamstead, Berkshire, on 15 August.

His wife Lissie, followed closely by other family members, led the huge convoy on a 15 – mile route from RAF Benson to Abingdon Airfield in Oxfordshire.

Sian Sloper, who organized the ride, said she was “overwhelmed” by the support shown.

                                 Lissie Harper on bike                         
Image caption                                    Lissie Harper was the passenger on her husband’s motorcycle (nearest to the camera), which was ridden by her brother Jake Beckett                             
                                 BikerImage copyright                 PA Media                                                      
Image caption                                    Bikers from all over the country traveled to the RAF base before setting off at about midday.                             
                                 Sian SloperImage copyright                 Sian Sloper                                                      
Image caption                                    Sian Sloper said she decided to organize the ride “to do something nice and bring the community together”, before news of the event attracted interest from across the country                             
                                 BikesImage copyright                 PA Media                                                      
Image caption                                    Members of the public also gathered along the route to show their support as the collection of bikes, trikes, pillions and even a tuk-tuk went past                             
                                 BikesImage copyright                 PA Media                                                      
Image caption                                    Memorial plaques and police flags were attached to many of the bikes taking part                             
                                 Motorbikes                         
Image caption                                    Organisers said “a lot of money” had been raised for PC Harper’s family and designated charities. An RAF Benson spokesman said: “There were motorcycles as far as the eye can see.” He said bikers started leaving “in groups of about 500 “from midday, and” by 2pm they were probably only half-way through “. PC Harper’s family was “overwhelmed with the support when they arrived”, he added                             
                                 PC Andrew HarperImage copyright                 Family Handout                                                      
Image caption                                    PC Harper, from Wallingford, died from multiple injuries after he was struck on the A4 Bath Road. Suspects Henry Long, 18, from Mortimer in Reading, and two 17 – year-old boys, who cannot be named because of their age, have been charged with murder and conspiracy to steal a quad bike. Thomas King, 21, from Basingstoke, is also accused of conspiracy to steal a quad bike.                             

All photographs are subject to copyright.             

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