Fundraiser launched to support the family of hero police officer

31 August 2023

An online fundraiser has been launched to support the family of a police officer who died after being hit by a train as he attempted to save a distressed man in the tracks.

Sergeant Graham Saville, a response officer in Nottinghamshire Police, sustained serious injuries when he was struck near Newark on August 24.

The 46-year-old died at Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham on Tuesday. 

A JustGiving page has been set up in support of Sgt Saville’s immediate family and has already raised more than £120,000.

Sgt Graham Saville (pic Nottinghamshire Police).

The page has been set up by former Nottinghamshire Police officer Dan Fletcher, who describes Sgt Saville’s actions as “the epitome of policing bravery”.

West Midlands Police Federation deputy chair Jase Dooley said: “When I heard about the loss of Graham it truly struck a chord with me.

“An officer just going about their normal business and then responds to a call for help. It could happen to any one of us. This is a job like no other.

“He has died saving another and my heart breaks for his family, friends and colleagues that knew him.

“Although I never knew Graham, we have all lost a brother and one that will be missed by all.

“If you can give anything at all to Graham's fund please do.”

If you would like to donate, visit the JustGiving page here.

Read more: Latest West Midlands Federation news.