A courageous cop who had tackled a gunman threatening to shoot his mum has been nominated for a bravery award.
Sgt Graham Yare was confronted with what looked like a fearsome submachine gun when he responded to a 999 call in Gateshead.
Police call handlers had earlier heard the gunman shout he was "armed up" and could hear what appeared to be gunshots in the background during the emergency call.
