An off-duty Bexley police officer will be awarded a Pride of Britain award after he was stabbed whilst protecting others in the London Bridge attack.

PC Charlie Guenigault, 25, is an emergency response officer who ran to the aid of others during the attacks in Borough Market in June.

He was stabbed four times leaving him in a critical condition in hospital.

Deputy Commissioner Craig Mackey said of PC Charlie Guenigault: "For PC Charlie Guenigault there was no such thing as ‘off duty’. That summer night in Borough Market, Charlie ran towards the terrorists, putting himself in danger to protect the public. Without thought for himself, his bravery undoubtedly helped others.

 

"Helping, supporting, running to the aid of the public or an injured colleague, putting others before ourselves, showing courage and compassion. These we humbly call our values. Values that the men and women of the Met show every day."

PC Guenigault relieved stab wounds to the head, leg and back after he ran to take on the attackers during the incident that left eight victims dead.

In June, a crowdfunding page was set up to support PC Guenigault which raised more than £10,000.

Keely Jenner, who set up crowdfunder, said on the page: "Pc Charlie Guenigault was off duty and heading home when the incident happened. Charlie went to the aid of the BTP officer who was also being attacked and with no thought for his own safety tried to protect him. Charlie suffered serious injuries and was stabbed 4 times leaving him in a critical condition.

"As a team we are incredibly proud of him and would like to be able to do some thing for him to assist in his recovery."

Also set for the award is PC Keith Palmer, the brave officer who was killed during the Westminster attack earlier this year.

The Pride of Britain Awards take place on October 30.