A man has been charged with the murder of the newlywed police officer Andrew Harper, who was killed on Thursday night while investigating a burglary.

The 28-year-old constable died from multiple injuries close to the village of Sulhamstead, Berkshire, after being dragged under a vehicle and possibly hit by a police car.

Jed Foster, 20, from Reading, is due to appear at Reading magistrates court on Tuesday. He was charged with murder on Monday evening after investigators at Thames Valley police were granted an extra 24 hours to question 10 suspects. He is also charged with the theft of quad bike.

“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,” said the chief crown prosecutor, Jaswant Narwal.

“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.”

Nine other people arrested in connection with the case have been released on bail until 13 September.

All 10 suspects were arrested within an hour of the incident at a nearby caravan park. The youngest was just 13 years old, while the oldest was 30.

PC Andrew Harper and his wife, Lissie. Photograph: Thames Valley Police/PA

Harper had been married for just a month before he was killed. His wife, Lissie, released a tribute to him on Monday night, calling him “the kindest, loveliest, most selfless person”.

She said: “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 added: “I can’t begin to imagine a life without your silly jokes, size 14 feet, large appetite, big hugs, Sunday roasts, and never faltering positive attitude. You kept me going if I was down and took care of us all until the last.

“Even now, I can still hear you nagging me to brush my teeth, get dressed and eat something. We are all feeling so very lost without you but we are trying to be as brave as you were.

“You have so, so many friends my love and everyone loves you. The messages, support, and kind words about you have been overwhelming and I can’t thank everyone enough for that.”

Her letter concludes: “My heart is broken without you my sweetheart but my god I feel so lucky that it was me you chose to share your amazing life with. You have imprinted so much love and laughter on to all of our lives and we are honoured for that.

“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.”

Members of the Thames Valley and Hampshire Roads Policing Team pay their respects in front of tributes at the scene. Photograph: Yui Mok/PA

Donations have poured in to support Harper’s bereaved family, with a JustGiving appeal by fellow officers reaching six figures within the first day.

The fundraising page set up by Thames Valley Police Federation to support the officer’s widow, Lissie, and his family broke the £100,000 mark on Sunday night and had passed £180,000 by Monday evening.