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Bravery rewarded

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Bravery rewarded

May 20 2004
By Greg Truscott

Streatham Post

A SPECIAL commendation ceremony has honoured the heroism and professionalism of Lambeth's police officers and exceptional work by members of the public.

Relatives looked on in pride as 39 officers were presented by Borough Commander Dick Quinn with citations for professionalism above and beyond the call of duty.

They included PCs Mark Duncan and Martin Wells who saved the life of a two-week-old baby who had stopped breathing.

Also honoured were Detectives Kwesku Graves and Kirsty Shaw, who tackled an armed gang during a robbery and recovered £25,000 in stolen cash.

The ceremony at the Brit Oval cricket ground last week also heard how nurse Claire Ruscoe came to the aid of an elderly man who had collapsed from a heart attack in a busy Kennington street, and saved his life with the help of PC Robert Ellison.

And special recognition was given to Lloyd Leon, former Mayor of Lambeth, for his work as a lay visitor in the borough's police stations and his commitment to improving police and community relations.

Cmdr Quinn said he was inspired by the professionalism of his officers and the selfless actions of the people who live and work in Lambeth.

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