Thousands pay tribute to murdered policewoman

Thursday, 4 October 2012 01:00

Thousands of people turned out in Manchester this morning to pay respects to murdered policewoman Fiona Bone.

Fiona, who used to live on the Isle of Man, died following a gun and grenade attack a fortnight ago whilst on duty in Hattersley.

Her colleague Nicola Hughes was also killed – her funeral took place yesterday.

A number of Manx police officers and the Home Affairs Minister Juan Watterson attended the funeral service which took place at Manchester Cathedral.

Also there representing the Department of Education and Children was CEO Stuart Dobson.

He shared his thoughts of the service with us:

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