The officer died after being hit by a train whilst attempting to save a distressed man in Balderton
Mourners have started leaving flowers at a Nottinghamshire Police Station in tribute to a police officer who died after saving the life of someone else. Sergeant Graham Saville passed away in hospital on Tuesday, August 29, days after he had been hit by a train in Balderton whilst attempting to save a distressed man.
Read more: Prime Minister's tribute to Nottinghamshire Police officer who died after being hit by train She continued: "His service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. I would also like to pay tribute to the officers who attended the scene, some of whom provided immediate medical assistance while the ambulance was on its way.
"This has sent a shockwave through policing and all those that were close to Sergeant Graham Saville. My heart goes out to them all. "He gave his life trying to save someone else’s. I salute his exceptional bravery and self-sacrifice. I send my sincere condolences to Sergeant Saville’s family and loved ones.
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