THE heartbroken widow and two children of PC David Phillips today visited the spot where he was knocked down and killed by burglars driving a stolen car.
Jen Phillips, 28, and his daughters Abigail, seven, and Sophie, three, laid flowers on the dual carriageway where the officer was murdered.
PC Phillips' parents Robin and Carol, sisters and parents-in-law also came to the road in Wallasey accompanied by chief constable Sir Jon Murphy, who has said the policeman 'did not stand a chance' as he was hit.
The family laid bouquets of lillies with blue ribbons and broke down as they read the dozens of messages left for the much-loved police officer since his death on Monday morning.
A message from daughter Abigail reads: "Daddy, I love you so much, you are the best daddy in the whole wide world. You are my hero! I will miss you."
Seven-year-old Abigail lays flowers for her dad.
Three-year-old Sophie's message reads: "Daddy, my hero, my super daddy, my world. I love you so much. I will miss our cuddles, tickles, giggles and smiles. I love you lots and lots. Your little princess Sophie."
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Wife Jen wrote: "My poo bear! I can't believe you've been taken away from me. You are my everything and have no idea how I am going to carry on, with you not by my side. I love you with every inch of my heart and will miss you so much."
The family invited the media to attend this morning, with a statement from PC Phillips' dad Robin thanking journalists for their coverage.
He said: "I would like to thank you for portraying David in a true light. He wasn't just a police officer, he was a father, a son and a brother. I would like to thank you personally for your coverage of him."
It comes after police made two further arrests in connection with PC Phillips' murder.
Two women - a 19-year-old and 34-year-old, both from Wallasey - were arrested on Tuesday night on suspicion of assisting an offender.
They are both being questioned at police stations on Merseyside today, Wednesday.
It comes less than 24 hours after two men were arrested on suspicion of the policeman's murder.
The pair aged 18 and 30 years from Oxton and Wallasey remain in police custody this morning.
34-year-old father-of-two PC Phillips was killed trying to stop burglars escaping in a red Mitsubishi they had taken from an estate agent in Birkenhead, in the early hours of Monday morning.
He died from internal injuries, a post-mortem examination found.
Sir Jon Murphy, chief constable of Merseyside, said the officer had been trying to use a stinger device to stop the car when it swerved on to the central reservation of Wallasey link road and mowed him down.
Officers have also executed four warrants in the Oxton and Wallasey areas as part of the investigation.
Wife Jen and daughters Sophie and Abigail lay flowers near to where PC David Phillips was killed.
The arrests come as detectives continue to urge the public to come forward with information.
Sir Jon said officers understood the risks they faced, but added: “Their wives, their husbands, their loved ones and their families expect them to come home at the end of their watch.
“Sadly, David did not and his daughters will have to grow up without their father.”
Sister Hannah looks at the flowers left for PC David Phillips.
PC David Phillips' mum Carol lays flowers for her son.
Detective Chief Superintendent Paul Richardson, said: "I would like to thank the public for their overwhelming support. Since the investigation was launched yesterday we have been inundated with calls from members of the public and as a result we are following up a number of positive lines of inquiry.
"From the hundreds of supporting and caring comments on social media and media websites yesterday it is obvious that there is overwhelming support for the police and that the public appreciate the work undertaken by officers like PC Phillips to keep their communities safe.
Officers lay flowers for PC Phillips.
"I would like to appeal to any members of the public who have any information which could help us with the investigation to come forward.
"You may not think that the information you have will mean that much, but for us that information could be the vital piece of the jigsaw we need and is essential in helping us to build up a picture in relation to what happened on the night.”
Police and Crime Commissioner Jane Kennedy and Merseyside Chief Constable Sir Jon Murphy.
Anyone with information should call the Matrix Serious Organised Crime team on 0800 230 0600, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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