Who were the ambulance crew commended for bravery in Cambridge?

Stephen Hughes, a medical technician, and Lewis Smith, a care assistant from the East of England Ambulance Service, were commended.

What happened during the Cambridge stabbing incident?

An ambulance crew rescued a stabbing victim from a property where armed attackers were still present.

How did the paramedics respond to the Cambridge stabbing?

They entered a dangerous situation, extracted the patient, and secured themselves in the ambulance while facing armed individuals.

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Ambulance Crew Bravely Save Stabbing Victim From Attackers

10 Dec

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Summary

Paramedics entered a home unaware attackers were present and armed.
A medical technician and care assistant received bravery awards.
The stabbing victim was treated in an ambulance and later discharged.

Ambulance Crew Bravely Save Stabbing Victim From Attackers

Two ambulance service members have been commended for their exceptional bravery after confronting armed attackers to save a stabbing victim. The East of England Ambulance Service team responded to a call in Cambridge during the summer.

Medical technician Stephen Hughes and care assistant Lewis Smith entered the property believing it was secure, only to find the attackers inside, one of whom was armed. Despite the danger, they extracted the patient to the safety of their ambulance, where they were later joined by operations manager Jared Walbridge.

These acts of courage were recognized in a ceremony, highlighting the staff's professionalism and dedication. The patient made a full recovery and was discharged from the hospital shortly after the incident. A police investigation into the stabbing is ongoing.