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30th October 2001

MP Pays Tribute To PC Stephen Jones

Northavon MP Steve Webb has today paid tribute to the late PC Stephen Jones who was killed on the M4 near Almondsbury in May 1999. At an event organised by the Police Memorial Trust today, Steve Webb joined Prime Minister, Tony Blair, Trust Chairman Michael Winner, and Chief Constable Steve Pilkington along with dozens of PC Jones’ former colleagues, family and friends and others who had come to pay their respects. A memorial stone was unveiled by the Prime Minister at Aust Services, after which wreaths were laid.

Steve Webb, who also laid a wreath at the memorial, said :

“In recent weeks we have all been struck by the heroism of the emergency services in New York following the events of September 11th. But today’s memorial service was a fitting reminder that we have our own heroes closer to home. Earlier in his career, PC Stephen Jones has already been commended for his bravery and he had a bright career in front of him. He selflessly gave his life for the safety and security of our community and I pay tribute to him and to his family”.

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