A police officer dived into the Mersey to rescue a woman who tried to take her own life.
Two Merseyside Police officers were recognised yesterday at an awards ceremony for their bravery after saving a woman who tried to take her own life. Constables Alex Crawford and Graeme Hurd responded to an emergency call after a concerned taxi driver reported a woman standing on the wrong side of the railings next to Liverpool Cruise Terminal.
While on route to the terminal the woman jumped into the Mersey. The tide was high and the strong current had started to pull the woman out to sea. Constable Crawford removed his body armour and equipment, and risking his own safety, jumped into the water after her.
