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US President Joe Biden honours police officer Brian Sicknick, killed in storming of US Capitol
US President Joe Biden made a late-night visit to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to pay his respects to Brian Sicknick, the Capitol police officer killed when supporters of former President Donald Trump stormed Congress last month.
Key points:
- Brian Sicknick is “laying in honour” after dying while defending the Capitol from rioters
- US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden have honoured Mr Sicknick at the Capitol Rotunda
- Mr Sicknick’s remains will remain at the Rotunda until Wednesday afternoon
In a solemn ceremony, the cremated remains of Mr Sicknick, who died of his injuries the day after the January 6 attack, arrived on Tuesday night to lay in honour in the Capitol Rotunda until Wednesday.
Mr Biden and first lady Jill Biden stood before…
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