4 West Yorkshire Police officers nominated for a National Police Bravery Award
The Yorkshire police officers chased down Samurai sword murderers
Last updated 2nd Nov 2021
4 West Yorkshire Police officers have been nominated for an award- after chasing down two teenagers who murdered a man with a Samurai sword.
Daniel Broderick, Elizabeth Brook, Anthony Dutton and Richard Knowles sprayed them with pepper spray after the attack in Huddersfield last January.
The courageous officers have now been put up for a National Police Bravery Award.
West Yorkshire Police Federation Chairman Brian Booth said:
“Daniel, Elizabeth, Anthony and Richard are outstanding police officers and a credit to the uniform.
“Despite the horrific nature of what they had come across, these officers displayed an outstanding level of courage and selflessness in confronting danger and detaining both of the individuals concerned. At the time of this incident, PC Brook had only four weeks’ service.
“The officers then went above and beyond to make every effort they could to provide CPR and support to the victim despite the horrific injuries that had been inflicted upon him.”