CCTV operators praised

2:19pm Sunday 13th April 2008

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THREE CCTV operators have been praised after receiving an award for helping police catch a man brandishing a gun.

The trio, George Goes, Lawrence Obiajunwa and Julius Eboh were working on the evening of February 13 when they alerted cops to the danger.

They were tracking a gang of men who had just been involved in a fight and spotted one of them had a gun.

They informed officers, who pursued the men and were eventually involved in a car chase.

Subsequently, seven people were arrested on firearms offences.

Susan Parsonage, Ealing Council's director of safer communities, said: "We are very proud of Julius, George and Lawrence.

"If they hadn't been so eagle-eyed I dread to think what might have happened.

"CCTV has proved to be a vital tool in keeping the streets safe, and helping to catch criminals."

The three were handed the Mitie stars award, which recognises exceptional customer care, on Wednesday.