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Memorial for police officer to be unveiled today

Denis Hamer tragically died on duty during the Manx Grand Prix in 1976.

A memorial to a police officer who died during a Manx Grand Prix race in the 70s will be unveiled this weekend.

PC Denis Hamer was killed while on duty in 1976 when a rider lost control of their motorbike, which hit him at great speed on Strang Road. 

A lasting memorial has been created to him, which will be revealed at a service at Union Mills Methodist Chapel this morning.

The short service will be led by the Lieutenant Governor and begins at 11am.

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