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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Eleanor Barlow

Officers who confronted Southport attacker nominated for bravery awards

Police vehicles and ambulances in Hart Street, Southport following the attack (James Speakman/PA) - (PA Archive)

Three police officers who confronted and detained Southport knife attacker Axel Rudakubana have been nominated for bravery awards.

Sergeant Gregory Gillespie, Constable Luke Holden and PCSO Timothy Parry were the first officers to arrive on the scene of the attack at the Taylor Swift-themed workshop on July 29 last year.

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