At the Chief Constable Award Evening, Pc Ingram, Pc Tranter and Pc Lloyd were awarded a commendation for bravery after they helped a suicidal male. here in Oakham last year, The male had an axe with him at the time with the intention to take his own life. Pc Ingrams empathy and clear instruction from Pc Tranter ensured the situation de-escalated safely for all.
The incident happened on the 17th August 2021
Leicestershire Police were called shortly before 8pm on 17th August 2021 by a member of the public concerned for the welfare of a man in Alwyn Close, Oakham. Officers attended the scene and found a man inside the address in a distressed state. The man was in possession of an axe and threatened an officer before chasing him to High Street where he was detained. The man, 38, was arrested on suspicion of assault. No one was injured during the incident.
It followed a incident the previous month where police attended to a man who brandished a sword in public
