The family of a Merseyside policeman who died on duty have backed calls for officers who are killed on shift to be posthumously awarded medals.
PC Raymond Davenport, from Sutton, near Ellesmere Port, was killed in the line of duty as he tried to stop a stolen car in Liverpool city centre on July 4, 1981.
The 35-year-old dad of one was dragged along the street by his arm after reaching through the driver's window. Two men were arrested by Constable Davenport's colleagues and were later convicted of manslaughter, with each being sentenced to nine years in prison.
The then head of Merseyside CID, Chief Superintendent Ken Anderson, said at the time: "This is an awful morning. This man was just doing his job – nobody deserves this kind of fate.”
On Monday the father of murdered Greater Manchester PC Nicola Hughes called for the Elizabeth Cross to be given posthumously to emergency services workers killed on duty, such is the case for military personnel.
PC Davenport's daughter Jayne Clemson was just 13 when her father died. Speaking to the BBC, she said: "I remember Friday evening him leaving for work... on Saturday morning my mum came into my room and told me that my dad has passed away.
"We keep the memory alive but we've lost him, if you've got something tangible you could wear it or have it mounted it your home."
The push is backed by Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper.
