Three Merseyside police officers received bravery awards for their actions during a tragic knife attack in Southport. Sergeant Gregory Gillespie was the first on the scene, where he encountered chaos and directed paramedics to a seriously injured child. He was soon joined by Constable Luke Holden and PCSO Timothy Parry as they confronted the assailant, Axel Rudakubana, who had killed three children and injured ten others. The officers were recognized for their bravery at the Police Federation of England and Wales' 2025 awards.
Three police officers, Sergeant Gregory Gillespie, Constable Luke Holden, and PCSO Timothy Parry, were honoured for their bravery confronting a knife attacker in Southport.
Rudakubana's attack resulted in the deaths of three children and injuries to ten others, marking a tragic incident that shook the community.
The Police Federation of England and Wales held the 2025 bravery awards, where the bravery of the Merseyside Police officers was recognized.
Sgt Gillespie arrived first on the scene, witnessed chaos, and directed paramedics to assist a seriously injured child before being assisted by colleagues.
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