Henry Long, 18, and two 17-year-old boys charged after death of officer in Berkshire in August

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Three teenagers have been charged with the murder of PC Andrew Harper, who was killed while responding to reports of a burglary in Berkshire, the Crown Prosecution Service has said.

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

The chief crown prosecutor, Jaswant Narwal, said: “As the investigation into PC Andrew Harper’s death continues, the CPS has today authorised Thames Valley police to charge Henry Long, 18, and two 17-year-old boys with murder and conspiracy to steal a quad bike on 15 August 2019. Thomas King, 21, has also been charged with conspiracy to steal a quad bike.”

They will appear at Reading magistrates court on Thursday.