Courageous police officers who attended a double stabbing and fire at a mental health centre have been recognised for their efforts.

Special constables Callum Marsh and Katherine Delaney were among those called to the Bracton Centre on Sunday, July 17, after 30-year-old patient Myha Grant attacked two members of staff and started a blaze.

Francis Barrett and Julius Falomo were seriously injured in the incident and Grant, of Ellison Road, Streatham, south London, has since admitted two counts of wounding with intent and one of arson. He will be sentenced this month.

The special constables have now been honoured with Divisional Commander’s Awards for bravery, alongside Acting Inspector Jamie Little, Sergeant Siobhan Rowe, PC Dionne Marlow, and PC Robert Payne.

PC Andrew Hill and police dog Frank were also recognised for the courage they displayed, while patrol dispatchers, Holly Tippell and Daniel Love, received awards for their professionalism in the force control room.

Chief Superintendent Tim Smith said: “This was a fast-moving, high pressure situation for everyone involved, all of whom displayed a tremendous amount of bravery and professionalism.

“They are a credit to the force and I am sure the victims in this case, their families and everyone else affected are very grateful for their actions that day.

“Kent Police officers are called to difficult and potentially dangerous situations every day and risk their own safety by putting themselves in harm’s way to protect the public.

“It is right they receive the recognition they deserve, which is why it is a great honour for me to present these awards and personally thank officers and staff for their service.”