An Abergavenny man who was severely injured in the 2005 London terror attacks has received one of top honours in the annual Gwent Police Awards

At the special event on Wednesday (April 27) police officers, police staff, volunteers and members of the public were all recognised for going the extra mile in serving the community.

Dan Biddle, who has given advice to Gwent Police’s Independent Advisory Group and contributed to Hate Crime Awareness Week campaigns, was presented with the prestigious Gwent Good Citizen Award.

Among the police officers singled out for commendation was PC Phillip Williams who, putting the safety of others above his own, arrested the subsequently-convicted killer, Timothy Jackson in Usk.

Jackson is serving a minimum of 19 years in prison for murdering his step mother Anne Jackson.

Brynmawr-based community support officers Linzi Nicholls and Joanne Robins were also congratulated for their efforts in helping a person who was choking while Gwent Police cadet junior leader in Abergavenny and Newport Dan Cooke was presented with the Volunteer of the Year prize.

The winners in all the awards categories were selected by the Police and Crime Commissioner Ian Johnston.

“Whether it is officers who have gone above and beyond the call of duty or members of the public who are willing to step up to help others in need, it’s important that we recognise the bravery and commitment of these special people who serve their community so well,” he said.

“I have been humbled by the ‘can do’ attitude of all of the recipients and I would like to congratulate them on their awards.”