GMP OFFICERS HONOURED FOR BRAVERY AT THE 2022 NATIONAL POLICE BRAVERY AWARDS

Three police officers have tonight (Thursday 14 July 2022) received bravery awards for successfully arresting a man carrying a firearm in the Harpurhey area of North Manchester in March 2021.

PC Jack Ginger, PC Jessica Hamblett and PC Richard Hayes were on patrol when they heard a loud bang coming from just metres away, which they believed to be a firearm discharging.

The suspect was spotted fleeing the scene, carrying a black bin liner. The officers pursued him and, after a failed attempt to escape in a vehicle which had driven on to the pavement to avoid the officers, they successfully arrested him at the scene.

A search of the area resulted in the discovery of a black bin bag, containing a converted firearm and an empty cartridge.

The offender was subsequently sentenced to five years imprisonment.

GMP Chief Constable Stephen Watson, said:

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“Our three officers showed amazing courage and tenacity in the way they responded to an incident which was violent, dangerous and unfolded in a matter of seconds.

“Thanks to their actions a violent man was removed from our streets and prevented from causing further harm.

“My congratulations go out to PC Ginger, PC Hamblett and PC Hayes, who without a doubt represent the finest of police officers. They deserve every bit of recognition they receive, and I am extremely proud that they wear the GMP uniform.”