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In pictures: Stephen Oake's funeral

The funeral of PC Stephen Oake - who was stabbed during a counter terrorism raid - has taken place at Manchester cathedral.

About 1,000 people attended the service for the father-of-three, including the prime minister and his wife.

Pall bearers carrying Stephen Oake's coffin

 

Stephen Oake's body makes its final journey

 

A tearful police officer looks on as the coffin is carried to the cathedral

The occasion was an emotional time for all

 

Manchester's chief constable 's wreath

Manchester's chief constable sent a personal tribute

 

Tony and Cherie Blair

Tony and Cherie Blair joined the mourners

 

Police stand to attention outside the cathedral

Former colleagues paid their last respects

 

The funeral cortege moves inside the cathedral

A guard of honour lined up outside the cathedral

 

Stephen Oake's family

Stephen Oake's wife and children say farewell

 


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