A heroic policeman who put his life on the line to save others in the London Bridge terror attack has been honoured for his bravery.

PC Charlie Guenigault, 26, from Dartford, has been given the George Medal for his actions during the attack on June 3 last year.

He was on his way home after watching the Champions League final when a group of terrorists drove a van into pedestrians and began to attack members of the public.

The off-duty officer was stabbed multiple times when he ran towards danger to protect a fellow officer, receiving serious injuries to his head, back and stomach.

Speaking yesterday (July 18), before receiving the award, he said: ““I mean it is quite a shock, it’s something that people say to you, that you deserved to get a George medal or a George cross but when it actually comes through and you get that letter it’s a very, very proud moment, not just for me, I hope it’s a proud moment for my family and friends.

“It’s almost what you did on that night has resulted in you getting this award. That’s the icing on the cake. Not only are you alive but you’re also getting this fantastic recognition.”

“When I wake up I see the scars on my face, on my body. I know what I did, and I know how I came through it as well.

“Getting through that all the time, it’s always going to be there. There’s no point in trying to hide away from it, you just have to accept it and hopefully it changes you for the better.”

"I know that I speak on behalf of all of my officers and staff, when I say how immensely proud we are of Charlie." - Met Police Commissioner Cressida Dick

As Mr Guenigault lay on the floor with his injuries a couple walking by ran to help him.

Ellen Gauntlett and Justin Jones came to Charlie’s aid after he was stabbed, and stayed with him the whole night.

Mr Guenigault admitted he can’t thank them enough for what they did, saying: ““After I had gone to the floor, I was just laying on the floor still conscious and I saw Justin and Ellen come over to me.

“I told Justin straight away he needs to put his knee on my back to stop any bleeding and told Ellen to call the police.

“They stayed with me there even when gun shots were going off. They took me to hospital and stayed with me in hospital, until they knew I was going to get through it.

“I can’t thank them enough for what they did – to stay there and keep me talking and awake.

“It just shows you don’t have to be a police officer to do something amazing as well.”

Commissioner for the Met, Cressida Dick, hailed the PC's exceptional bravery.

She said: "That summer night whilst out with friends, Charlie ran towards danger, simply intent on protecting fellow officers and members of the public.

"Charlie's bravery undoubtedly helped others, and despite suffering serious injuries he continued without a single thought for himself.

"I know that I speak on behalf of all of my officers and staff, when I say how immensely proud we are of Charlie."

The officer, who has been part of the Met Police since 2014, admitted if he knew the full extent of what was happening that night he “probably wouldn’t” do it again, as he wouldn’t want to put his family through the ordeal again.

He added: “I think I’ve got enough battle scars on me now for the rest of my life.”

Hassan Zubier, also from Dartford, will also be honoured for trying to save a woman's life during a terror attack in Finland.