Seven police officers from across Fife have been honoured by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at an annual award ceremony dedicated to shining a light on acts of bravery carried out by emergency service staff.
The magnificent seven were commended for exceptional displays of courage which included a police officer in Tayport coming to the aid of a man who had been stabbed and a fellow officer who saved the life of a woman who came close to plunging from the Forth Road Bridge.
The officers were honoured at the Brave@Heart Awards held earlier this week at a glitzy event at Edinburgh Castle.
Commending the award winners, the First Minister said: “The individual acts of these officers are exceptional and they are worthy of special recognition.
“In Scotland there is a real sense of community and we must never forget how privileged we are to have such dedicated emergency professionals and members of the public, willing to assist even when their own lives are in danger.
“Hearing first-hand accounts of the bravery demonstrated during these events really drives home the incredible strength of character and the selfless acts undertaken.
“Their selflessness, compassion and courage is inspiring and an example to us all.
“The awards are an opportunity for Scotland to say thank you.”
Three of the seven Fife officers who received a Brave@Heart award were PC Norman Hill, PC Craig Donaldson and PC Ian McArthur.
PC Hill received an award after tackling a man responsible for a stabbing and caring for his victim, whilst PC Donaldson and McArthur were awarded for protecting a paramedic from a bottle-wielding man and saving a woman from plunging off the Forth Road Bridge.