COATES — Live News Two brave officers from Cumbria Police, PC Ruth Coates and PC...

Published: 12:02 pm May 17, 2024
Updated: 11:51 am October 8, 2025
Cumbria Officers Nominated for National Police Bravery Awards 2024

Two brave officers from Cumbria Police, PC Ruth Coates and PC Michael Doyle, have been nominated for the national Police Bravery Awards 2024 for their courageous actions in containing a violent individual who caused serious harm to both officers during an unexpected outburst.

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The incident occurred on November 12, 2022, at a temporary asylum hotel in a remote village in Cumbria, following reports of a male causing damage and exhibiting unsettling behaviour.

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