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Saturday, 25 January, 2003, 18:08 GMT
In pictures: Stephen Oake's funeral
The funeral of PC Stephen Oake - who was shot 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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"He was described simply as one of the good guys"

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