Police officers who have gone beyond the call of duty at work were honoured at a police ceremony celebrating their achievements.

Fifteen people received awards at the Borough Commander's Commendation Ceremony on Friday, and a further nine people were given awards for long service to the Metropolitan Police.

Croydon Borough Commander, Chief Superintendent Adrian Roberts said: "I am extremely proud to be in charge of this group of people.

"There is so much good work carried out by police and those commended today are the finest examples. These officers and staff have gone way above and beyond what is expected of them."

Police Sergeant Charles Ehikioya was commended for his bravery and resilience detaining a criminal whilst off duty.

He was on his way home when he heard a loud crash. He discovered the noise came from a nearby house which was being burgled.

PS Ehikioya immediately phoned 999, before confronting the suspect as he left the property.

Despite having a tv thrown at him and being struck in the face with a glass jar full of money, he restrained the man, who was later found to be in possession of a knife, until the response team arrived.

Police Sergeant James Newman and PC Jim Baird received commendations for outstanding professionalism and dedication to duty.

In October 2010, the pair responded to a burglary where the suspects were still on the premises. As they raced to the scene they learned the suspect was armed with a gun but undeterred, the pair approached and detained the occupants of a BMW seen speeding from the scene.

As the driver got out, a black handgun was seen on the floor of the vehicle, but Sgt Newman used tact and good humour to calm the agitated man down.

PC Stuart Robinson's response to a stabbing in April 2010 earned him a commendation. He worked with paramedics to try and save the boy's life, despite having projectiles such as bottles thrown at them.

The young victim died at the scene and the situation became more difficult when the victim's father arrived.

PC Robinson began the role of Family Liaison Officer and got the relatives of the boy to agree to go to their homes with the victim's father.

He also gathered vital information from them, which was later used to convict the person responsible.

Five officers were commended for their professionalism, persistence and dedication in the case of attempted murder of a 16-year-old boy.

The boy was lured by friend Harry Schick to a wooded area in Lloyd Park, but Schick turned on him stabbing the victim 13 times.

Sergeant Kirsten Treasure, PC Jamie Filmer and PC Nicholas Pell were first to arrive and were instrumental in keeping the victim alive, giving first aid while waiting for paramedics.

Also commended were the enquiry team which included DC Tim Shea, who coordinated the forensic examination and photography and TDC Emma Atkinson who completed general enquiries and assisted with interviewing the victim.

PCSO Natalie Bennett was commended for her investigation into a local cab office. Her work uncovered the company's use of unlicensed drivers and led to the discovery of an illegal immigrant and young child living in extremely poor conditions.

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