19/10/2012
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Stabbed PC Named As County’s Bravest
A Hampshire PC who was repeatedly stabbed by a man with a screwdriver has been named the most courageous police officer in England and Wales.
PC Alex Stypulkowski was given the top award after tackling the mentally ill man who attacked him in Petersfield.
The annual Police Bravery Awards on Thursday night were attended by 53 nominated officers.
It was held at London's Plaisterers' Hall and was followed by a reception at 10 Downing Street.
PC Stypulkowski was named as overall winner for "his determination to arrest the man despite near fatal injuries to himself".
Receiving the accolade he said: "It is absolutely incredible. The stories from everywhere else have been just fantastic, it's an absolute honour."
Boat Race Protester Jailed
A man who disrupted this year's University Boat Race has been jailed for six months for causing a public nuisance.
Trenton Oldfield, 36, of Myrdle Street, east London, swam into the path of crews on 7 April interrupting the 158th race between Oxford and Cambridge.
Oldfield said he was demonstrating against government cuts.
The man, who had moved to the UK from Australia, was also ordered to pay £750 costs.
Convicted Killer Jeremy Bamber Refused Appeal
Convicted killer Jeremy Bamber has lost the latest stage in his legal battle to clear his name.
Bamber is serving a whole life sentence for shooting dead five members of his family in Essex in 1985.
He had sought to challenge the Criminal Cases Review Commission's (CCRC) decision not to send his case to the Court of Appeal.
But that bid has been turned down by a High Court judge. His lawyers said a further hearing in court might be made.
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A Hampshire PC who was repeatedly stabbed by a man with a screwdriver has been named the most courageous police officer in England and Wales.
PC Alex Stypulkowski was given the top award after tackling the mentally ill man who attacked him in Petersfield.
The annual Police Bravery Awards on Thursday night were attended by 53 nominated officers.
It was held at London's Plaisterers' Hall and was followed by a reception at 10 Downing Street.
PC Stypulkowski was named as overall winner for "his determination to arrest the man despite near fatal injuries to himself".
Receiving the accolade he said: "It is absolutely incredible. The stories from everywhere else have been just fantastic, it's an absolute honour."
Boat Race Protester Jailed
A man who disrupted this year's University Boat Race has been jailed for six months for causing a public nuisance.
Trenton Oldfield, 36, of Myrdle Street, east London, swam into the path of crews on 7 April interrupting the 158th race between Oxford and Cambridge.
Oldfield said he was demonstrating against government cuts.
The man, who had moved to the UK from Australia, was also ordered to pay £750 costs.
Convicted Killer Jeremy Bamber Refused Appeal
Convicted killer Jeremy Bamber has lost the latest stage in his legal battle to clear his name.
Bamber is serving a whole life sentence for shooting dead five members of his family in Essex in 1985.
He had sought to challenge the Criminal Cases Review Commission's (CCRC) decision not to send his case to the Court of Appeal.
But that bid has been turned down by a High Court judge. His lawyers said a further hearing in court might be made.
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08 May 2009
Man Jailed For Attempted Murder Of Pc
A south London man has been jailed for 25 years for tying to shoot a policeman. Michael Mitchell, 32, of Babington Road, Streatham, was convicted of attempting to murder Pc Shaun Callow, possession of a firearm and possession of drugs with intent to supply.
Man Jailed For Attempted Murder Of Pc
A south London man has been jailed for 25 years for tying to shoot a policeman. Michael Mitchell, 32, of Babington Road, Streatham, was convicted of attempting to murder Pc Shaun Callow, possession of a firearm and possession of drugs with intent to supply.
13 June 2007
Man remanded over PC stabbing
A 27-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of PC Jon Henry. Tennyson Obih, from Luton, appeared before Luton Magistrates charged with PC Henry's murder, as well as the attempted murder of two other men - Steven Chamberlain and David Knight - and trespass with intent to steal while in possession of a weapon.
Man remanded over PC stabbing
A 27-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of PC Jon Henry. Tennyson Obih, from Luton, appeared before Luton Magistrates charged with PC Henry's murder, as well as the attempted murder of two other men - Steven Chamberlain and David Knight - and trespass with intent to steal while in possession of a weapon.
12 December 2006
Man found guilty of Pc shooting
A man has been found guilty of the attempted murder of a trainee police officer. Trevon Thomas, 24, of Melford Road, Bilborough, shot Pc Rachael Bown, also 24, three times as she investigated a burglary in the Lenton area of Nottingham on February 14.
Man found guilty of Pc shooting
A man has been found guilty of the attempted murder of a trainee police officer. Trevon Thomas, 24, of Melford Road, Bilborough, shot Pc Rachael Bown, also 24, three times as she investigated a burglary in the Lenton area of Nottingham on February 14.
15 November 2006
Man remanded over Pc shooting
A man has been remanded in custody charged with the attempted murder of a police officer in Wolverhampton. Pc Geoff King, 33, was on plain-clothes duty, when he was shot twice in the shoulder on Saturday night in the city centre. He remains in hospital after having surgery on his left shoulder.
Man remanded over Pc shooting
A man has been remanded in custody charged with the attempted murder of a police officer in Wolverhampton. Pc Geoff King, 33, was on plain-clothes duty, when he was shot twice in the shoulder on Saturday night in the city centre. He remains in hospital after having surgery on his left shoulder.
11 October 2006
Man pleads guilty to murder of Pc Beshenivsky
One of the five men accused of murdering Pc Sharon Beshenivsky, 25-year-old Muzzaker Imtiaz Shah, has pleaded guilty. The other four defendants, Yusuf Abdillh Jamma, 20, Raza Ul-Haq Aslam, 25, Faisal Razzaq, 25 and his 26-year-old brother Hassan Razzaq, deny murder.
Man pleads guilty to murder of Pc Beshenivsky
One of the five men accused of murdering Pc Sharon Beshenivsky, 25-year-old Muzzaker Imtiaz Shah, has pleaded guilty. The other four defendants, Yusuf Abdillh Jamma, 20, Raza Ul-Haq Aslam, 25, Faisal Razzaq, 25 and his 26-year-old brother Hassan Razzaq, deny murder.
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