Mum of hero police officer hasn't spoken to his widow since being dragged to death by teens

The mum of a hero cop who was dragged to death by a getaway car has shared that she hasn't spoken to his widow since the tragedy.

Debbie Adlam has bravely opened up about her grief following the death of her son PC Andrew Harper, after he was killed by a group of teenagers in 2019. Mr Harper had only been married to his childhood sweetheart a mere four weeks before he was fatally injured. The three youths were jailed for manslaughter, which sparked his widow, Lissie Harper, to successfully campaign for Haper's Law.

But sadly, despite the pair both campaigning for a better world in Andrew's name, they were unable to maintain contact following his death. In an emotional interview, Debbie said the only thing that has brought her "true happiness" was when her youngest son became a dad. "Our little one brings so much joy," she said. "You can’t help but smile and laugh when you’re together, it’s the only thing that has come close to true happiness in the last five years."

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However, the sacred moment was bittersweet for Debbie, who said that Andrew had always loved children, but would never get the opportunity to be a dad, according to MailOnline. She says she has been given tremendous support from the charity, Care of Police Survivors (COPS), who offer comfort to people who have lost a loved one on duty. "I am only one mum of several who have endured the loss of a son or daughter on duty, and I do not feel alone. Andrew will be remembered for always," she added.

Mr Harper, who worked for Thames Valley Police, became caught on the back of a vehicle after he stepped into the loop of a tow rope as he tried to apprehend one of the defendants. Henry Long, 19, confessed to manslaughter and was sentenced to 16 years. Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers, both 18, were convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 13 years in custody.

Andrew's law, which called for mandatory life sentences to be given to the killers of emergency service workers, was also backed by Debbie. At the time, Lissie said: "I pledge to my late husband to never stop until I have made the difference that this country clearly needs. I vow to stand strong and firm with so many other honourable people in our country to make the changes that we clearly know to be justified."