Bravery commendation for hero Pc

A Shropshire police officer who was shot and killed as he went to the aid of two unarmed colleagues has been awarded the Queen's Commendation for Bravery.

Constable Richard Gray was killed on May 6, 2007, in Castlefields, Shrewsbury, after responding to a domestic incident in the early hours of the morning.

Gunman Peter Medlicott then turned the weapon on himself.

Constable Gray's partner Constable Matthew Crisp also received the same award.

He provided cover while his unarmed colleagues escaped the scene.

He then took charge of the situation and directed other units to the scene, secured the area and ensured no further bloodshed took place.

The men are among nine people to receive royal accolades for bravery.

Detective Constable Stephen Oake, of Greater Manchester Police, was one of two police officers to be recognised for their actions in tackling a man brandishing a knife.

Constable Oake was repeatedly stabbed in a frenzied attack by Kamel Bourgass, who had been arrested on suspicion of terrorism. He was posthumously awarded a Queen's Gallantry Medal.

A detective sergeant who was also on the scene attempted to assist Constable Oake and was stabbed in the arm.

The detective sergeant, who did not wish to be named, was awarded a Queen's Commendation for Bravery.