Police praise off-duty officer who tried to save a man in the river in York

An off-duty York police officer is being hailed a hero for jumping into the River Ouse to save a man from drowning.

At around 10.30am on Thursday a member of the public contacted North Yorkshire Police and reported they had seen a man falling from  Clifton Bridge on Water End Road into the River Ouse.

As Minster FM reported, an off-duty policeman, who was in the area at the time of the incident, entered the water to assist the man before the North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service boat attended and rescued the him.

He was then assessed by paramedics and taken to hospital for treatment.

The off-duty police constable, who is based in York, did not require any treatment following the incident.

Inspector Rebecca Dyer:

“My thoughts are with the family of the man that was taken to hospital and I hope he makes a speedy recovery.

I am very proud of the officer who acted selflessly with immense bravery and courage whilst off duty to save a member of the public.

He put himself in danger to help a vulnerable individual and acted in the best traditions of the police service.”

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