Bravery of PC Keith Palmer honoured by friends, colleagues and MPs

James Cleverly, who had known the officer for 25 years, led MPs’ tributes to policeman who died trying to protect them

Palmer, 48, was a member of the Met’s parliamentary and diplomatic protection command with 15 years of service as a police officer. The married father, believed to have been a member of the Royal Artillery before he joined the police, was unarmed when the lone attacker came charging towards him on Wednesday afternoon.

Conservative MP James Cleverly, who served alongside Palmer in the army, paid tribute to the “lovely man” he had known for a quarter of a century.

“I’ve known Keith for 25 years. We served together in the Royal Artillery before he became a copper,” Cleverly wrote. “A lovely man, a friend. I’m heartbroken. My thoughts are with the family, friends and colleagues of PC Keith Palmer. A brave man.”

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