Detectives who foiled UK terror plot shortlisted for award
Detectives who rescued a woman from modern-day slavery and others who foiled a terror plot in the UK are among those shortlisted for top awards.
Some of Britain's best detectives will be recognised at the annual Police Federation National Detectives' Awards.
The ceremony is a chance to reward the "intricate, dedicated and innovative investigations" carried out by detectives in England and Wales, the federation's chair Martin Plummer said.
A team from Scotland Yard's counter terrorism command who stopped the first Islamic State plot to kill a police officer, soldier or civilian in London are up for an award, as well as detectives who foiled a plan to kill American soldiers near Royal Air Force bases in East Anglia.
Detective Sergeant Pal Singh and Temporary Detective Constable Luke Bacon, also of the Metropolitan Police, are nominated for Detective Investigation of the Year after they helped bring a conviction in the case of a woman who was brought to the UK from Pakistan in an arranged marriage and forced to do manual labour.
Mr Plummer said: "PFNDF (Police Federation National Detectives' Forum) is proud to reward the intricate, dedicated and innovative investigations carried out by detectives throughout England and Wales.
This year's Seminar and Awards again showcase the very best of detectives' work both individually and collectively.
"Nominations from constabularies around the entire country have again highlighted incredible tenacity, perseverance and dedication by detectives to overcome all obstacles ensuring justice for the victims of crime of some of the worst offences imaginable."
This year's awards will take place on Thursday in Broughton, Humberside.
