Remembering Nicola and Fiona
The funeral of PC Nicola Hughes Manchester Cathedral, Wednesday 3rd October, 1pm POLICE officers and members of the public from around the UK stood in silence all along Deansgate up to Manchester Cathedral to honour PC Nicola Hughes. Led by six police horses the cortege passed Deansgate where the silence was broken only by spontaneous applause. At Manchester Cathedral colleagues from Tameside Division formed the Guard of Honour. For the thousands of others who stood outside, the service was broadcast on a screen outside Cathedral Gardens. As people stood to pay their respects they watched as Nicola’s colleagues read a number of poems and readings, including Inspector Jane Brown (pictured right). Police chaplain, Keith Steward spoke about Nicola, who was described as a kind and considerate person while Chief Constable Sir Peter Fahy also spoke about her maturity and her great sacrifice.
“Despite her young years she was incredibly mature, and had a great sense of humour. She was a fighter, whether engaged in her favourite sport of karate or fighting for justice for a victim of crime.” Chief Constable Sir Peter Fahy
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