Man charged with murdering police officer

A man has been charged with murdering 28-year-old Police Constable Andrew Harper, who was killed while investigating a burglary.
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The Thames Valley Police officer died in Berkshire last Thursday after being dragged along the road by a vehicle.

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Jed Foster, aged 20, of Reading, has been charged with his murder and the theft of a quad bike.

Pc Andrew Harper.Pc Andrew Harper.
Pc Andrew Harper.

He will appear at Reading Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.

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Nine other people who were arrested at the same time as Mr Foster have been released on bail until September 13.

Chief Crown Prosecutor, Jaswant Narwal, said: "Following the death of PC Harper in Berkshire, the Crown Prosecution Service has today authorised Thames Valley Police to charge Jed Foster, 20, with murder and the theft of a quad bike.

"We will offer to meet with PC Harper's family to explain the basis of the decision we have made following a lengthy review of the evidence available.

"May I remind all concerned that criminal proceedings against Mr Foster are now active and that he has a right to a fair trial. It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings."