PC Palmer was family man who wanted to make a difference

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PC Palmer was family man who 'wanted to make a difference'

Chief Inspector Neil Sawyer tells inquest many will remember PC Palmer for his brave actions but 'to me and others he was our dear friend'.

Date - 10th September 2018
By - Emily Pennink

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Popular family man PC Keith Palmer has been hailed for making the "ultimate sacrifice" during the Westminster terror attack. Family, friends and colleagues of the 48-year-old uniformed officer paid tribute at the Old Bailey inquest into...

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