Two of Pc Andrew Harper’s killers remain eligible for early release despite a review of the scheme prompted by an outcry from his familyThe Government has apologised to the family of Pc Andrew Harper as two of his killers remain eligible for early release. But two of Pc Harper’s killers, Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers, remain eligible for early release after their 2020 convictions for manslaughter despite an outcry from the officer’s family that prompted a review of the early release plans. Pc Harper’s wife Lissie Harper has expressed anger at the prospect they could be released early, calling it “an affront to justice” and “an utter betrayal”. “Andy Burnham said it would be awful if Pc Harper’s killers were released early. The Liberal Democrats demanded the Prime Minister “step up” and act to prevent Pc Harper’s killers from being released early.