Bill Barker PC
The loss of a PC whilst protecting others is always a tragic loss, obviously for his family and also the local community, but of course the country.
When the boys were younger they used to have toys called Rescue Heroes and one of them was actually called Bill Barker.
That’s what PC Bill Barker was a Rescue hero. Our thoughts are with his family and colleagues.
I met a bunch of Cumbrian PC’s on a charity cycle ride when they popped into my Police Station, on the way to BBC TV Centre, a great bunch, I often fancied transferring to that beautiful part of the world.
Sadly though the beauty turned beast, and I hope all starts to return to normal soon for all those affected, especially with Christmas coming up. Nice to see the PM turn up so quick ( I don’t remember seeing him go to Hull when nearly a whole City went under…nothing to do with elections coming up).
Anyway this is about a real hero.
RIP
Bill Barker