Thoughts of Federation are with officer hit by a train attempting to save a distressed man

25 August 2023

Branch chair Simon Riley says the thoughts of Nottinghamshire Police Federation are with an officer who is in a serious condition after being hit by a train as he attempted to save a distressed man.

Officers were called to a residential area in Balderton at around 7pm on Thursday over concerns for a man’s safety.

During the incident, the officer was hit by a train and left with serious injuries. He was taken to Queen’s Medical Centre.

The man on the railway lines was also injured but it is not thought his injuries are life-threatening. He was also taken to hospital.

British Transport Police is leading the investigation.

Simon said: “The thoughts of Nottinghamshire Police Federation are very much with our injured colleague and his family.

“We are supporting a number of officers involved in the incident and will continue to do everything we can to support all of our members at this time.

“This incident highlights the bravery and dedication of our members in Nottinghamshire in serving our communities and keeping people safe.”

Chief Constable Kate Meynell said: “This is a truly devastating incident that has left one of our officers very poorly in hospital. We are supporting his family and ensuring that he gets all the care and support he needs.

“This was also extremely traumatic for all those who attended the scene, some of whom provided immediate medical assistance while the ambulance was on its way.

“I would like to personally thank them for their quick and dedicated response to this incident.

“Officers and police staff put themselves in danger every day to keep the public safe and from harm and I personally want to say how eternally grateful and proud I am of them all.”

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