Justice for Harry fight continues as riders mark first anniversary
MP pleads directly to Trump on anniversary of Harry’s death
Motorcyclists from across the country came together at RAF Croughton last Thursday in a show of support for the family of Harry Dunn and to remember the much-loved teenager at a candlelight vigil on the first anniversary of his death. Over 600 were expected to attend and that number appeared to hold true as an impassioned band of bikers braved the rain to complete three 10-mile laps around the USAF communications station under an enthusiastic escort from Northamptonshire Police motorcycle division. Local MP Andrea Leadsom spoke to the press alongside family representative Radd Seiger before the ride rolled out.
“I never had the pleasure of meeting him myself, but I can see how very loved Harry Dunn was,” said Leadsom. “Something terrible happened and the person who caused Harry’s death has walked away with the help and support of the United States government.
“That simply cannot be allowed to stand, so I want to make an appeal to you Mr President - please, give this family closure. Give them the virtual trial and the justice that they are demanding for their son, Harry.”
Mrs Leadsom’s quote comes on the back of news that the Attorney General, Suella Braverman, is considering either a virtual trial, or holding Sacoolas’ trail in her absence. “I admire this family,” said Seiger. “Their courage and fortitude in the face of the most appalling adversity has inspired the whole nation.” Referencing a statement from Washington received earlier that day that he said signalled an attempt to try to end the impasse, Mr Seiger concluded: “We’re not imagining for a single second that there isn’t more campaigning and fighting to do, but we are incredibly positive and optimistic today, more so than ever, that there will be justice for Harry.” Harry’s brother, Kieran Charles, helped to organise the anniversary ride along with Simon Clarke. “I thought the turnout was fantastic and the perfect way to commemorate Harry,” he said, with Simon adding that “it was a historic thing to do.” Harry’s life was tragically cut short when he was involved in a fatal collision with a car being driven on the wrong side of the road just a few hundred yards from the base, and the fight continues to have the car driver, Anne Sacoolas, brought back to the UK to stand trial.
‘I make an appeal to you Mr President’ RT HON ANDREA LEADSOM, MP