Uniformed Hero nomination – Sgt Andrew Hogan-Hughes, PC Martin Green and PC Luci Williams

Uniformed Hero nomination – Sgt Andrew Hogan-Hughes, PC Martin Green and PC Luci Williams

A police officer suffered burns to his arm and head after running into a house fire because it was believed a child might be in the building.

Sergeant Andrew Hogan-Hughes and colleagues PC Martin Green and PC Luci Williams have now been nominated in the Uniformed Hero category of the Your Heroes Awards in recognition of their bravery.

A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: “Just after 3am on Saturday June 14, 2025 PCs Green and Williams were on mobile uniformed patrol together in Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent when they came across a house that was well ablaze. They were shortly joined by Sgt Hogan-Hughes.

“In keeping with the core policing principle to preserve life, the officers acted quickly, bravely and selflessly.

“PCs Green and Williams worked swiftly to evacuate the burning building, and due to the severity of the blaze, the neighbouring properties too.

“With the people evacuated showing confusion around who was safe and who was unaccounted for, there was initial uncertainty about whether a child might still be in the building.

“Without consideration for his own safety, Sgt Hogan-Hughes ran into the burning building, going upstairs to the worst affected area of the house to search for anyone remaining inside. He was eventually beaten back by the flames and searing heat.

“Thankfully everyone had in fact been successfully evacuated as a result of the quick actions of the officers.

“As a result of their brave actions PCs Green and Williams had to receive treatment for smoke inhalation. Sgt Hogan-Hughes sustained burns to his arm and head when he bravely rushed upstairs. Thankfully all three officers made a swift and full recovery.”