PC’s wife mourns ‘light in the dark’

THE wife of a newlywed police officer who died as he attended reports of a burglary has described him as “the kindest, loveliest, most selfless” person.

Lissie Harper had been married to PC Andrew Harper for four weeks when he died last Thursday evening after being dragged under the wheels of a vehicle.

Jed Foster, 20, has been charged with murder, while a further nine suspects were released under investigation.

Mrs Harper paid tribute to her late husband in a heartbreaking open letter.

She wrote: “To my best friend. The kindest, loveliest, most selfless person you will ever meet. You were brave, funny, and always there for anyone who needed it.

“There is not enough paper in the world to even begin to write a tribute for you, but no one deserves it more.

“We had so many plans for the future, you wanted to do it all. My darling boy I do not know how I will be able to survive without you.

“Anyone who was lucky enough to meet you, whether they knew you as Andrew, Andy, Uncle Mann, Harps or PC Harper . . . to everyone you are a hero.

“You had the best sense of humour and never took life too seriously. You treasured every moment and always had a smile on your face.

“I want to be angry that your job took you away from us but I know you loved it and always wanted to keep everyone safe, especially me. You went the extra mile whenever you could and genuinely cared for everyone.”

She continued: “Although we were married for only 28 days before you were cruelly taken away from me, my husband you were perfect.

“I will never ever stop loving you and I feel so grateful for the happiest 13 years of my life.

“Our superman, our bodyguard, our light in the dark. My god we will miss you. Forever you will be remembered as the best of us.

“I will carry your love with me always.

“Your loving wife, Lissie. x”