Teenager due in court over murder of police officer

A MAN has been charged with the murder of Pc Dave Phillips, who was killed while trying to stop burglars in a stolen Mitsubishi pick-up truck in Wallasey, in the early hours of Monday, Merseyside Police said tonight.
By The Newsroom
Published 7th Oct 2015, 23:15 BST
The family of Pc David Phillips, Jen (wife) and daughters Abigail and Sophie visit the scene in Wallasey where the Merseyside officer was mown down and killed by a stolen car early on Monday. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Wednesday October 7, 2015. See PA story POLICE Car. Photo credit should read: Billy Griffiths/PA WireThe family of Pc David Phillips, Jen (wife) and daughters Abigail and Sophie visit the scene in Wallasey where the Merseyside officer was mown down and killed by a stolen car early on Monday. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Wednesday October 7, 2015. See PA story POLICE Car. Photo credit should read: Billy Griffiths/PA Wire
The family of Pc David Phillips, Jen (wife) and daughters Abigail and Sophie visit the scene in Wallasey where the Merseyside officer was mown down and killed by a stolen car early on Monday. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Wednesday October 7, 2015. See PA story POLICE Car. Photo credit should read: Billy Griffiths/PA Wire

Clayton Ronald Williams, 18, of Wheatland Lane, Wallasey, is also charged with attempted section 18 wounding against Pc Birkett, burglary and aggravated unauthorised taking of a motor vehicle.

A second man, Phillip Stuart, 30, of Mayfair Court, Oxton, has been charged with aggravated unauthorised taking of a motor vehicle and burglary

They will both appear at Wirral Magistrates Court tomorrow.

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Earlier today the officer’s family gathered to remember the ‘hero in our hearts’. PC Phillips’ daughters Abi, seven, and Sophie, three, also made a moving memorial video to celebrate the life of the ‘best daddy in the world’ and their mother Jen, 28, released a set of family photos taken shortly before his death.

At a press conference yesterday Mrs Phillips was too heartbroken to speak but the police officer’s sisters, father and best friend spoke of a man who was dedicated to his family and whose dream was to serve in the police.

Earlier his wife and children laid roses and lillies and blew kisses for the murdered 34-year-old at the spot in Wallesey where he was knocked down and killed by a stolen car on Monday.

In the days since his death Abi and Sophie Phillips have made a mural of memories and messages and filmed a poignant video they said their ‘daddy was the best daddy in the world because he gave the best kisses and cuddles’.