Two police officers have been honoured with British Empire Medals for their work in helping victims of the Manchester Arena attack.
Detective Chief Inspector Teresa Lam, family liaison lead for Greater Manchester Police; and PC Mark Renshaw, an officer for British Transport Police, received their medals in a ceremony at the Shire Hall, in Lancaster Castle.
The investiture was carried out by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, The Lord Shuttleworth KG KCVO.
DCI Lam was responsible for co-ordinating and managing the family liaison responsible immediately after the attack and continues in the role today.
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She said: "Receiving this recognition is a significant moment in my personal and professional life. It’s a huge privilege, and one for which I am truly honoured.
"However, I will never forget those who have suffered and to whom I remain dedicated to continue to support. I am immensely proud of my Family Liaison team who also worked tirelessly to provide support to those affected."
PC Renshaw said was one of the first responders to the bombing on May 22, 2017.
He said: "It was a bit of a surprise, and unexpected to receive something of such great magnitude for what we did.
"I was one of the first officers on the scene and got there around 20 to 30 seconds after the bomb went off. I just did as much as I could until the medical services arrived."
Lord Shuttleworth said: "The Manchester bombing was an act of barbarity against some of our most vulnerable citizens and forever changed the lives of everyone who was involved.
"It is a privilege to present this award on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen to people whose work in the moments, weeks, and months, following, exemplified the professional, compassionate and caring response shown by our emergency services."
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