Greater Manchester student police officer wins Police Bravery Award

A student police officer who jumped in to a freezing cold river in Bury to save a member of the public is being honoured for his bravery today.

Mohammed Nadeem's been nominated for a Police Bravery Award for diving eight foot in to the Irwell after a man who had fell from a bridge.

We interviewed him after the rescue:

"I ran down to the river back and saw this man actually drowning, flipping over a few times, I had to jump in to save him so I jumped in to the water knowing I couldn't swim properly

"I was thinking the worse because I saw him drowning and knew he couldn't swim.

"I'm not a good swimmer, especially in flowing water in a river, but I had to save him ... I had to jump in and I'm sure every police officer out there would do the same to save somebody."

Superintendent Rick Jackson of GMP’s Bury Borough, said:

“As with any incident that we respond to, the safety of the public is our number one priority and sometimes that means putting them first, ahead of your own safety.

“Without hesitation, PC Nadeem dived off an 8 foot drop into freezing, deep and fast moving water. The man is now safe and receiving the treatment he needs.

“I’d like to personal commend PC Nadeem’s actions which were a prime example of why people join the force – to protect people and make sure they are away from harm.

“He’s also gained the nickname ‘The Hoff’ by his colleagues so I’m sure he won’t be forgetting this anytime soon!"