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  • loaded language: 'outcry'
  • loaded language: 'outrageous'
  • loaded language: 'shocking'
  • vague attribution present
  • headline asserts a conclusion / scare-quotes

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Convicted Sex Offender Among PC Harper's Killers Considered for Early Release

Albert Bowers, one of the killers of PC Andrew Harper, is reported to be a convicted sex offender and was considered for early release from prison. Following public outcry, Prime Minister Andy Burnham intervened to prevent the release of Bowers and his accomplice Jessie Cole, both of whom were involved in Harper's death during a theft incident. The early release scheme has since been modified to exclude those convicted of unlawful killing.

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Our neutral summary

Albert Bowers, one of the killers of PC Andrew Harper, is reported to be a convicted sex offender and was considered for early release from prison. Following public outcry, Prime Minister Andy Burnham intervened to prevent the release of Bowers and his accomplice Jessie Cole, both of whom were involved in Harper's death during a theft incident. The early release scheme has since been modified to exclude those convicted of unlawful killing.

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Language Analysis

Loaded-language score 42/100
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Inflammatory language 5/100
Sentiment -20/100

Loaded Language Removed

  • ✕ loaded language: 'outcry'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'outrageous'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'shocking'
  • ✕ vague attribution present
  • ✕ headline asserts a conclusion / scare-quotes

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Original Headline

One of PC Harper's killers 'is also a convicted sex offender and was STILL considered fit for early release by Labour'

Neutral Headline

Convicted Sex Offender Among PC Harper's Killers Considered for Early Release