South Yorkshire Police have released dashcam footage of the moment a man pointed what was thought to be a gun at officers on the M1.
A man who pointed what was thought to be a loaded gun at police after he was seen wandering a motorway has been jailed.
Officers were called to the M1 in South Yorkshire after reports of a man in distress at around 9am on 23 March.A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Within seconds, Nelson pulled out what was believed at the time to be a viable firearm, pointing it at the officer with a firearms stance.When armed officers arrived, Nelson again made a threatening gesture.They arrested him and found the weapon was in fact a length of aluminium.
Ch Supt Cherie Buttle, of the Operational Support Unit, said: "This is a poignant reflection of how selfless our officers are. The officer subjected to fear was trying to provide help to a man he believed to be in crisis."Our officers work as a team, supporting each other on the frontline as well as emotionally, with colleagues immediately responding to the officer’s request for help, during which two more officers were assaulted.
"We are thankful that the majority of the public are supportive of our officers and their actions, and I hope that the sentencing of Nelson sends a strong message to those who have a lack of respect that it will not be tolerated. We’re human too." Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know.
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