The criminal history of PC Andrew Harper's callous killers has been laid bare after they were cleared of dragging the "gentle giant" for over a mile to his death.
Driver Henry Long, 19, and his passengers Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers, both 18, wept tears of joy, hugged and patted each other on the backs in celebration as PC Harper's widow Lissie broke down at the verdicts.
The trio, none of whom are able to read or write, laughed and joked throughout the trial as the horrific details of PC Harper's death were read to the jury.
A string of convictions racked up by two of the killers - Long and Bowers - were also heard throughout the case. Serial burglar Long left school aged 12 to follow his father and grandfather into a life of crime.
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