A Colchester woman who tried to save her neighbour’s life after he was stabbed has been recognised with a National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC) Bravery Award

Grace Turner

Roanna White had been watching television on 11 February 2021 when she heard a commotion next door – the home of 22-year-old Alinjavwa Siwale and his younger brother, Suwi.

A Roanna went to investigate, Suwi vaulted the fence into Roanna’s garden and appeared at her back door covered in blood.

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