Menu
18/02/2011
Officers Praised For Thames Rescue
A brave officer has been praised for saving a man from drowning in the River Thames.
PC George Alleway of the Metropolitan Police Service based in Kingston was called to an address by concerned residents at the Quayside on Saturday, after a man in his 30's was reported to be in a distressed state.
PC Alleway, accompanied by Special Constable James Newbury and PCSO Kevin Byres rushed to the river and noticed a body floating face down in the river approximately ten metres from a nearby jetty.
Assessing the situation, convinced that swift action was essential, and ensuring a buoyancy aid was available, quick-thinking PC Alleway, an experienced swimmer, entered the water.
Having reached the motionless body, he placed the man's head on his shoulders and returned to the jetty. The 6ft 7inch man was helped from the water by PCSO Byres and Special Constable Newbury and attempts to resuscitate him began immediately.
After several chest compressions and assisted breaths the man began to show signs of life and was put into the recovery position.
London Ambulance Service attended and the man was taken to a south London hospital where he is said to be making a good recovery.
"The response of our team was exemplary," said Inspector Iain Lewis of Kingston. "It was 02.45 in the morning, the river was icy and the man could not swim.
"Had it not been for their speedy, and in the case of PC Alleway brave, actions I think that this story would have had a tragic ending.
"PC Alleway has already been personally praised by Kingston Borough Commander, Martin Greenslade, for his heroic actions."
(BMcN/GK)
PC George Alleway of the Metropolitan Police Service based in Kingston was called to an address by concerned residents at the Quayside on Saturday, after a man in his 30's was reported to be in a distressed state.
PC Alleway, accompanied by Special Constable James Newbury and PCSO Kevin Byres rushed to the river and noticed a body floating face down in the river approximately ten metres from a nearby jetty.
Assessing the situation, convinced that swift action was essential, and ensuring a buoyancy aid was available, quick-thinking PC Alleway, an experienced swimmer, entered the water.
Having reached the motionless body, he placed the man's head on his shoulders and returned to the jetty. The 6ft 7inch man was helped from the water by PCSO Byres and Special Constable Newbury and attempts to resuscitate him began immediately.
After several chest compressions and assisted breaths the man began to show signs of life and was put into the recovery position.
London Ambulance Service attended and the man was taken to a south London hospital where he is said to be making a good recovery.
"The response of our team was exemplary," said Inspector Iain Lewis of Kingston. "It was 02.45 in the morning, the river was icy and the man could not swim.
"Had it not been for their speedy, and in the case of PC Alleway brave, actions I think that this story would have had a tragic ending.
"PC Alleway has already been personally praised by Kingston Borough Commander, Martin Greenslade, for his heroic actions."
(BMcN/GK)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
08 May 2009
Man Jailed For Attempted Murder Of Pc
A south London man has been jailed for 25 years for tying to shoot a policeman. Michael Mitchell, 32, of Babington Road, Streatham, was convicted of attempting to murder Pc Shaun Callow, possession of a firearm and possession of drugs with intent to supply.
Man Jailed For Attempted Murder Of Pc
A south London man has been jailed for 25 years for tying to shoot a policeman. Michael Mitchell, 32, of Babington Road, Streatham, was convicted of attempting to murder Pc Shaun Callow, possession of a firearm and possession of drugs with intent to supply.
13 June 2007
Man remanded over PC stabbing
A 27-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of PC Jon Henry. Tennyson Obih, from Luton, appeared before Luton Magistrates charged with PC Henry's murder, as well as the attempted murder of two other men - Steven Chamberlain and David Knight - and trespass with intent to steal while in possession of a weapon.
Man remanded over PC stabbing
A 27-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of PC Jon Henry. Tennyson Obih, from Luton, appeared before Luton Magistrates charged with PC Henry's murder, as well as the attempted murder of two other men - Steven Chamberlain and David Knight - and trespass with intent to steal while in possession of a weapon.
12 December 2006
Man found guilty of Pc shooting
A man has been found guilty of the attempted murder of a trainee police officer. Trevon Thomas, 24, of Melford Road, Bilborough, shot Pc Rachael Bown, also 24, three times as she investigated a burglary in the Lenton area of Nottingham on February 14.
Man found guilty of Pc shooting
A man has been found guilty of the attempted murder of a trainee police officer. Trevon Thomas, 24, of Melford Road, Bilborough, shot Pc Rachael Bown, also 24, three times as she investigated a burglary in the Lenton area of Nottingham on February 14.
15 November 2006
Man remanded over Pc shooting
A man has been remanded in custody charged with the attempted murder of a police officer in Wolverhampton. Pc Geoff King, 33, was on plain-clothes duty, when he was shot twice in the shoulder on Saturday night in the city centre. He remains in hospital after having surgery on his left shoulder.
Man remanded over Pc shooting
A man has been remanded in custody charged with the attempted murder of a police officer in Wolverhampton. Pc Geoff King, 33, was on plain-clothes duty, when he was shot twice in the shoulder on Saturday night in the city centre. He remains in hospital after having surgery on his left shoulder.
11 October 2006
Man pleads guilty to murder of Pc Beshenivsky
One of the five men accused of murdering Pc Sharon Beshenivsky, 25-year-old Muzzaker Imtiaz Shah, has pleaded guilty. The other four defendants, Yusuf Abdillh Jamma, 20, Raza Ul-Haq Aslam, 25, Faisal Razzaq, 25 and his 26-year-old brother Hassan Razzaq, deny murder.
Man pleads guilty to murder of Pc Beshenivsky
One of the five men accused of murdering Pc Sharon Beshenivsky, 25-year-old Muzzaker Imtiaz Shah, has pleaded guilty. The other four defendants, Yusuf Abdillh Jamma, 20, Raza Ul-Haq Aslam, 25, Faisal Razzaq, 25 and his 26-year-old brother Hassan Razzaq, deny murder.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with a little light rain or drizzle at times, but some spells of drier weather too. The north coast may become somewhat brighter later this afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Cloudy and patchy light rain will slowly clear away this evening. Then the rest of the night will be dry with broken cloud. Westerly winds freshening in the early hours. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
