TWO police officers have been honoured for their bravery by Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Sergeant Sue Robinson and PC Gary Coulson, of Durham Police, were among 45 officers from England and Wales whose bravery earned them nomination for awards.
Sgt Robinson, 34, is a regional winner two years running, after securing the same award last year for tackling a gunman.
This year, the two officers were nominated when they saved a man threatening to jump 60ft from a road bridge in Spennymoor.
Durham's Assistant Chief Constable, Gary Bennett, said: "They took decisive action with no thought for themselves and saved a man from serious injury or death."
The ceremony, held at The Dorchester hotel, in London, on Thursday, was attended by Home Secretary David Blunkett and included a reception at Downing Street, hosted by the Prime Minister.
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