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A call operator who was shot during a police safety demonstration course has said he has been awarded a "six figure" compensation sum. A police call operator who was shot during a safety demonstration course at work has said he has been awarded a "six figure" compensation sum.
Keith Tilbury was seriously hurt at Thames Valley Police's headquarters in Kidlington, near Oxford, in 2007.Keith Tilbury was seriously hurt at Thames Valley Police's headquarters in Kidlington, near Oxford, in 2007.
The 57-year-old said he has suffered psychological trauma and has not been able to return to work. The 57-year-old said he had suffered psychological trauma and had not been able to return to work.
Thames Valley Police has admitted liability for the incident and has said it has since changed its procedures.Thames Valley Police has admitted liability for the incident and has said it has since changed its procedures.
Mr Tilbury said: "I am pleased that Thames Valley Police has acknowledged that mistakes were made and that I have been awarded compensation that will help me to deal with the injuries I have suffered and pay for any future treatment that I may need."Mr Tilbury said: "I am pleased that Thames Valley Police has acknowledged that mistakes were made and that I have been awarded compensation that will help me to deal with the injuries I have suffered and pay for any future treatment that I may need."
Whilst money in itself cannot compensate for what my client has gone through I would hope that it will help with the financial burden Jill Greenfield, Keith Tilbury's lawyerWhilst money in itself cannot compensate for what my client has gone through I would hope that it will help with the financial burden Jill Greenfield, Keith Tilbury's lawyer
In September 2009 Pc David Micklethwaite, who fired the weapon, was fined £8,000 and ordered to pay £8,000 in costs. Thames Valley Police was ordered to pay £25,000 in costs.In September 2009 Pc David Micklethwaite, who fired the weapon, was fined £8,000 and ordered to pay £8,000 in costs. Thames Valley Police was ordered to pay £25,000 in costs.
Both parties pleaded guilty to offences under the 1974 Health and Safety Act .Both parties pleaded guilty to offences under the 1974 Health and Safety Act .
In November 2009, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) concluded there was no justification for having unsecured live ammunition along with working firearms.In November 2009, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) concluded there was no justification for having unsecured live ammunition along with working firearms.
Thames Valley Police confirmed that Mr Tilbury has accepted a compensation, but did not reveal the exact figure.Thames Valley Police confirmed that Mr Tilbury has accepted a compensation, but did not reveal the exact figure.
Deputy Chief Constable Francis Habgood said: "It was an incident which the force has always accepted should never have happened.Deputy Chief Constable Francis Habgood said: "It was an incident which the force has always accepted should never have happened.
"Thames Valley Police would like to reiterate their apology to Keith and will continue to offer him all the support he requires.""Thames Valley Police would like to reiterate their apology to Keith and will continue to offer him all the support he requires."
Mr Tilbury's lawyer, Jill Greenfield, said: "Whilst money in itself cannot compensate for what my client has gone through I would hope that it will help with the financial burden, given his inability to work."Mr Tilbury's lawyer, Jill Greenfield, said: "Whilst money in itself cannot compensate for what my client has gone through I would hope that it will help with the financial burden, given his inability to work."