PC Andrew Harper
Our Chairman, Mrs Michael Winner and members of the Board of Trustees were honoured to unveil our memorial to Police Constable Andrew Harper of Thames Vally Police.
At 11am on Thursday the 23rd of April 2026 the Trust unveiled a specially commissioned memorial stone dedicated to the officer’s memory. It stands in the public area outside Forbury Gardens in Reading opposite the Crown Court.
Andrew was just 28 years old when he was killed on 15th of August 2019 while responding to a report of a quad bike being stolen in Berkshire. Three people were later jailed for his manslaughter, which prompted the introduction of ‘Harper’s Law’ in 2022.
Andrew’s widow Lissie, Mrs Michael Winner, the Policing Minister Sara Jones MP and Thames Valley Police Chief Constable Jason Hogg attended the event.
They were joined by many of his family, loved ones, friends and colleagues. Local MPs, senior police officers, civic dignitaries and representatives of national police staff associations were also there.
A short ceremony took place in Reading Town Hall, during which Lissie, Mrs Michael Winner and the Chief Constable spoke.
The Trust’s chairwoman, Mrs Geraldine Winner, Michael‘s widow said:
“The Police Memorial Trust is both honoured and proud to dedicate this memorial to the memory of Constable Andrew Harper on behalf of the nation. Andrew was a dedicated professional police officer who was killed doing his duty, serving the people of Reading.
“This memorial is a fitting tribute to Andrew. It will also remind the people of Reading of the service, sacrifice and inherent dangers police officers face every day.”
Chief Constable Jason Hogg, commented: “Andrew’s legacy continues both within Thames Valley Police and across policing nationally. His sacrifice continues to be felt not only by our communities, but also across the blue lights family across the country. I am grateful to the Police Memorial Trust for enabling this moment.
“Policing today is more complicated than ever before, with new and unique challenges. Today’s unveiling of Andrew Harper’s memorial stone reminds me of why I became a police officer – to protect our communities and serve alongside people who want to do the same.”
This is the 61st memorial to fallen police officers that the charity has erected. We have erected more such memorials than any organisation in the UK.
PC Andrew Harper on his wedding day
Ceremony at Reading Town Hall
Mrs Michael Winner speaks at the ceremony
Guests arrive at Forbury Gardens for the formal unveiling of the memorial
The memorial stone is unveiled by Policing Minister
Mrs Winner lays a floral tribute on behalf of our charity
Mrs Winner takes a moment to pay her respects to the officer
Lissie Harper lays her flowers at the memorial
Thames Vally Chief Constable lays a wreath on behalf of his force
The beautiful Portland stone and Balmoral granite memorial
