A man has been awarded a Chief Constable’s commendation after his fearless actions stopped an armed robbery taking place.
On the 21st January, 31 year old James Morgan was at a Newsagents on Newton Road, when a man came in to the shop brandishing a meat cleaver.
While in the store, James became aware of the developing situation and despite the offender being armed he put his own personal safety to one side and rugby tackled the man to the floor and kept a hold of him until the police arrived.
The suspect was later identified as Billy Moore who was jailed for 40 months.
Detective Sergeant David Johnston from Greater Manchester Police said: “James acted in a selfless and brave manner to help the shopkeeper. He demonstrated all the key traits of an honourable member of the community and tackled an armed and dangerous criminal. His actions will undoubtedly make our area a safer place to live and it’s people like James that make our community great.”
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