THE family of murdered police officer Heather Cooper said they were "humbled" by the support they have received after her partner was today jailed for life for her killing.
Miss Cooper's parents, Caroline and James, released a family statement today after after Peter Foster, 36, was jailed for life for murdering the mother-of-two from Acomb.
Miss Cooper's family said: "Since Heather's tragic death, we have been humbled by all the wonderful tributes of respect and love that have been paid to her and the immense compassionate and sensitive support we have received from all quarters.
"We couldn't have asked for more. We would like to thank everyone, in particular the investigation team for all their professionalism and their hard work over the last eight months and all Heather's friends and colleagues for the incredible fundraising which they have undertaken in her memory.
"She would have been proud of them all."
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