Met Police officer Philip Walters honoured at memorial service

PC Philip Walters was deadly shot in the chest while attending a disturbance at Empresas Avenue, Ilford, on April 18, 1994.

The 28 -year -old officer had called the scene with his colleague, PC Derek Shepherd, after reports from three men to attack an occupant.

PC Walters’s mother puts flowers (Image: Metropolitan Police) When the suspects tried to flee, there was a fight, which resulted in the death of PC Walters.

PC Shepherd also was shot and injured the duration of the incident.

Commander Stuart Bell paid tribute to PC Walters in the memorial service.

He said: “PC Philip Walters made the last sacrifice for the community that served here in reducing 30 years ago.

“Every year is an honor for local officers to join the loved ones of PC Walters, friends and former colleagues to remember their life and service to this community.

“It is important to remember Ourelves who behind the uniform of an officer was a brave young man: a son, a friend and a savior who paid the final sacrifice.”

Commander Bell bows his head during service (Image: Metropolitan Police) PC Walters joined the Metropolitan Police in September 1993 and was sent to Ilford in February 1994.

He was awarded the Batón de Honor at the Police Training School for his excellent action.

The family, friends and former PC Walters colleagues attended at the commemorative service. (Image: Metropolitan Police) Commander Bell added: the service and sacrifice “PC Walters” still feel today and will never forget.

“The thoughts of the police community here in Redbridge and in all London are with Philip’s loved ones at this time.

“We must never assume the actions of police officers who put the issues in danger to protect others and fight crime.”

The family, friends and former PC Walters colleagues attended at the commemorative service.