A detective from Montgomeryshire who supported the family involved in the Llangammarch Wells fire tragedy has been nominated for a police award.

DC Michelle Beeson, who is based in Brecon, was a family liaison officer for the family affected by the farmhouse fire near Llangammarch Wells in which six people died.

The fire killed 68-year-old Dave Cuthbertson and his children Just Raine, 11, Reef Raine, 10, Misty Raine, 9, Patch Raine, six and Gypsy Raine, four, on October 30, 2017.

DC Beeson is one of four finalists for the #WeCare award which recognises Dyfed-Powys Police officers and staff that have gone above and beyond to provide exceptional care and support.

“That year was the hardest year of our lives, and yet having Michelle as our family liaison officer made the whole process slightly more bearable,” DC Beeson’s nominator said.

“She offered support, advice, and sometimes she just knew that all I needed was a hug. Michelle always conducted herself in such a professional manner and also showed she truly cared.”

Also nominated is PC Geraint Skyrme, of Brecon, for his positive work as a school liaison officer, and PC Matthew Richards, based at Lampeter, for the support he provided to a suicidal man and his family. PCSO Caryl Griffiths, of Cardigan, has been nominated by the grandmother of Kiara Moore for jumping into the River Teifi to rescue the toddler when the car she was in rolled into the river.

Chief Constable Mark Collins said: “Thank you all for taking the time to nominate an officer or police staff for our #WeCare 2019 award.”

He added: “Four very worthy officers have been shortlisted from those nominations and now you have the chance to have your final say and choose your winner.

“This award is about the community having the chance to tell us about an officer that deserves recognition.”

Voting is open for the public to choose their winner at here.

The winner will be announced at the Dyfed-Powys Police Annual Awards ceremony in May.

Voting will close at 11pm this Sunday, March 24.