‘Once in a lifetime’ visit to Downing Street for brave cop

11 July 2024

Glenn and Becca outside No 10.

‘Going inside Downing Street really was a once-in-a-lifetime experience’, says the West Midlands officer nominated for a national Police Bravery Award.

PC Glenn Brabham was among those invited to an exclusive reception at Number 10 this morning (Thursday 11 July) ahead of an award ceremony this evening.

Joined by dozens of fellow nominees from across England and Wales and their loved ones, Glenn met the new Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, and policing minister Diana Johnson DBE - both of whom heaped praise on the work police officers do on a daily basis.

“It was strange actually being inside Downing Street but a complete honour,” said father-of-two Glenn, who received his nomination after rescuing two elderly women from beneath an unstable car that had accidentally reversed onto them.

“When will we ever get the chance to go inside Downing Street again? It really was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

Heroic actions

The reception is the first official event hosted by the members of the new Government since the General Election on Thursday 4 July.

Having been asked by the Home Secretary about the incident that led to him receiving a nomination, Glenn admits he downplayed his heroic actions.

“Of course, I downplayed it - although it didn’t take long for my wife, Becca, who joined me, to step in and give the full details,” he explained.

Becca added: “I’m very proud of him, he really deserves to be recognised today.”

Glenn and Becca, along with branch chair Rich Cooke, will be attending tonight’s national Police Bravery Awards organised by the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW).

West Midlands Chief Constable Craig Guildford and Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster are also expected to be there.