From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] SHOT-AT POLICE PRAISED FOR BRAVERY 201614 OCT 10 By Shenai Raif, PA News Three young police officers were praised for their bravery today after a court heard how a car thief fired a gun at them at close range. Christopher Heath, 18, of Croydon, Surrey, was jailed for five-and-a-half years for using the imitation pistol to resist arrest and driving offences. As he was lead from the dock at the Old Bailey, he told the officers: "I will be out one day and you will all be dead." The court was told that the theatrical replica, which was widely on sale in Britain, was so realistic that Pcs Kevin Young, Neil Brown and Sarah McMullan thought one of them had been shot. Judge Peter Duckworth said the officers had been through an "appalling experience". He said Pc Young "must have thought his last days had come. I have enormous sympathy for the police who have to deal with dangerous and potentially lethal situations". Outside court, Detective Constable Peter Quinn said: "The public can be proud to have such high calibre officers protecting them on the streets." Kenneth Pantling Cybershooters website: http://www.cybershooters.org List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___________________________________________________________ T O P I C A The Email You Want. http://www.topica.com/t/16 Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Your Favorite Topics
