Leaders hail officer bravery in very worst of humanity

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Leaders hail officer bravery in 'very worst of humanity'

But for 'extrordinary' efforts many more people would have been injured or died in London Bridge attack, inquest told.

Two voices as one: Commissioner Cressida Dick, in the foreground, and Commander Karen Baxter

Date - 17th July 2019
By - Nick Hudson - Police Oracle

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Police leaders have come together to hail everyday heroes whose "tremendous" bravery and "unflinching courage" stood between the London Bridge terrorists and the saving of many lives. Met Police Commissioner Cressida...

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