A statement from Nottinghamshire Police Federation following the inquest of Sergeant Graham Saville:

13 June 2025

The tragic events of 24 August 2023 highlight the complexities of modern Policing. Graham went to work that day to serve and protect the people of Nottinghamshire.

He deserved to go home to his family at the end of his shift. Tragically, he didn’t.

Our members deserve and have a right to be properly trained and have sufficient procedures in place to be able to do their job safely, in order to provide the very best service they can. What is abundantly clear is that there were failings in respect of these procedures.

On behalf of our members, we stand ready as a critical friend, to work with the Force and rectify the issues identified, ensuring that officers are adequately trained and that systems of work are in place to protect them when doing so.

Our thoughts remain with Graham’s family, colleagues and friends.

Nottinghamshire Police Federation will be making no further comment.