Spaniel Jake is 7/7 hero (From Wimbledon Guardian)

Spaniel Jake is 7/7 hero

2:37pm Tuesday 12th February 2008

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A police dog from Nine Elms who saved lives in the aftermath of the July 7 London terrorist attacks has won an award for his bravery.

Jake and his handler PC Bob Crawford won the Dogs Trust Hero Dog Award at a ceremony last week.

“I'm very proud that he's been given this award on behalf of all the dogs and handlers working that day."

PC Bob Crawford

Cocker spaniel Jake was sent to Tavistock Square on the day of the attacks in 2005, where a bomb had exploded on a bus.

With officers fearing the bus still contained a suspect device, Jake and PC Crawford searched for the device ensuring it was safe for paramedics to reach passengers.

They also searched the mile-long underground route between Kings Cross and Russell Square Tube stations, to check it was safe before the injured were rescued.

PC Bob Crawford said: "I'm very proud that he's been given this award on behalf of all the dogs and handlers working that day.

"There's no doubt that Jake's specialist skills and dedication to duty contributed to saving lives."

This is the second award Jake has received for his work on July 7.

Last July he was awarded the PDSA Gold Medal - the animal equivalent of the George Cross.

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