Brave Derbyshire police officers, who put their own lives in danger to save woman, receive award

Police Constable Nick Burgin, Police Constable Ian Wheelwright and Police Community Support Officer Ben Murray have been given a Divisional Commendation for their actions in February.

The officers worked together to forcibly remove a woman from the railway lines in Wingerworth, just prior to the passing of a high-speed train.

Chief Superintendent Dave Kirby, who is in charge of policing in North Derbyshire, said: “Working together as a team, they used their rapport, skills and local knowledge to swiftly find her, physically get to her and bring her to safety and out of harm’s way.

“Their actions helped to save a woman’s life and ensured she was able to access the medical assistance she needed at that time of crisis. I would like to thank them for their brave efforts.”