By Lincolnshire PC Steve Denniss honoured as ‘Britain’s bravest Police Officer’
A Police Officer who chased down a double murderer whilst off-duty has been named Britain’s bravest police officer.
Lincolnshire Police’s PC Steve Denniss was walking his dogs when he spotted Daniel Boulton, who was wanted for the murder of Bethany Vincent, 26, and her son Darren, nine.
Boulton stabbed PC Denniss in the leg, however, Denniss relentlessly continued to pursue him. He was honoured as one of the “bravest of the brave” at a national ceremony.
Boulton, 30, was jailed for a minimum of 40 years for murdering his ex-girlfriend and her son. Bethany Vincent and Darren Henson were found stabbed to death at their home in Louth, Lincolnshire, on 31 May 2021.
Boulton was briefly on the run and was arrested around 24 hours after.
PC Denniss was walking his dogs near the Hallington entrance to Hubbard’s Hill on 1 June 2021 when he recognised a man standing next to a bench in a hooded top as Boulton.
The officer approached Boulton, who proceeded to kick and punch him before running off.
PC Denniss chased Boulton, who then stopped and turned, before pulling out a knife and asking him to hand over his phone, he then stabbed him in the leg.
The officer carried on pursuing Boulton, despite his injury, until Boulton was Tasered and arrested.
PC Denniss won the national award for bravery at the Police Federation of England and Wales ceremony on 14 July.
He said: “I am very privileged to have been in a room with such fantastic colleagues that have done some awesome work and to be chosen as the overall winner. I am still in shock.”
Lincolnshire’s Chief Constable Chris Haward said his officer displayed determination and courage.
“He was prepared to put his own life at risk to apprehend this dangerous offender and to bring him to justice,” he added.
