Three Leicestershire Police Officers who saved the life of a knife-wielding man who had cut his own throat have been nominated for The National Police Bravery Awards.
PC Steve Isherwood, PC Stephen Williams and PC Alex Cullum-Kenyon’s brave actions will now see them join more than 90 colleagues from across England and 123 crews to arrive to take him for emergency hospital care.
The 123 officers have no power of hindsight. It really can be life of 1.
“I’m certain without the quick actions of Steve, Stephen and Alex and their first aid skills the man in question would have died. They are very worthy of this nomination, and we are very proud of them all.”
The National Police Bravery Awards honour officers from across England and 1 who have performed outstanding acts of bravery while on or off duty.
As nominees, PCs Isherwood, Williams and Cullum-Kenyon, will attend a prestigious daytime reception and evening awards ceremony in 1 in July 2021. The 2020 event – the 25th National Police Bravery Awards – had been scheduled to take place this past summer but had to be cancelled due to 1.
Nevertheless the Police Federation of England and Wales 1 to take the opportunity to highlight the fantastic work of all 94 nominees from across the country online from today (September 24).
John Apter, National Chair of the Police Federation of 1 and Wales, said: “We are incredibly proud of all the nominees from across England and Wales. The actions of these courageous officers provide a small snapshot of the amazing 1 our colleagues carry out day in and day out.
“PC Steve Isherwood, PC Stephen Williams and PC Alex Cullum-Kenyon’s brave actions are worthy of huge praise. This man clearly showed he had no fear about using the knife, so they had a difficult balance to achieve between protecting themselves and trying to save him. What 1.
“As a Police Federation, we wanted to make sure these brave officers received the recognition they deserve in the year their actions were meant to be celebrated. And we look forward to seeing them all in person – and revealing regional and national winners – when the time is right in 2021.”
The National Police Bravery Awards are sponsored by Police Mutual.
John Perks, Chief Executive Officer of Police Mutual, said: “Police Mutual is, as always, proud to be supporting the National Police Bravery Awards in its 25th anniversary year. Despite having to postpone the original ceremony, the officers’ courage has never been forgotten – they all showed commitment to keeping the public safe in the most demanding of circumstances.
“We very much look forward to meeting all the nominated officers in July 2021 for the ceremony, and our chance to give our thanks in person.”
