Nine Essex residents honored nationally for bravery, including children who saved lives in emergencies.

Nine Essex residents were honored at a national ceremony for acts of bravery, receiving gold and silver Public Bravery Awards. Tanja Munro and Anthony Creamer earned gold medals for saving lives after a violent incident and pursuing a fleeing suspect, respectively. Emma Halford, Mark Ward, and others received awards for rescuing individuals from harassment, freezing waters, fire, and drowning. Eleven-year-old Sazid Hassan Shaheen and siblings Scarlett and Alfie Davey were recognized for lifesaving actions involving a drowning child and a mother’s stroke. Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington praised their courage, selflessness, and maturity, especially among younger recipients, and highlighted their potential for public service careers.