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26th anniversary of the death of police officer killed on duty in Ilford

PC Philip Walters died on duty 26 years ago. (credit: Met Police)

Yesterday marked the 26th anniversary of the death of a police officer killed on duty in Ilford.

PC Philip Walters, 28, was shot in the chest as he tried to arrest a man whilst investigating a disturbance in a house, in Empress Avenue.

He had joined the Met in September 1993 and was posted to Ilford in February 1994.

PC Walters and his colleague PC Derek Shepherd attended to the disturbance during a late shift on Tuesday, 18 April 1995.

As they tried to arrest a man, PC Walters was shot in the chest and later died from his injuries.

A conference room has been re-dedicated to him (credit: Met Police)

Detective Chief Superintendent Stephen Clayman said: “It’s extremely important for us to remember fallen colleagues and Phillip made a huge impression in the short time he was at Ilford, and despite the passage of time, his loss is still felt today and certainly by those that knew him well.

“With the refurbishment of Ilford Police Station nearly complete, we were able to re-dedicate our conference room in his name and hold a small memorial event with the family and the Commissioner.

“The thoughts of everyone here at East Area are with Phillip’s family at this time. “

PC Shepherd was also injured as he risked his own life by struggling to hold onto the suspect until help arrived.

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