A brave police officer was killed by a train while attempting to save a man's life. Sergeant Graham Saville, 46, was struck last Thursday while trying to help a man who was electrocuted near Bulpit Lane level crossing, Balderton, Nottinghamshire.
He later died surrounded by family in hospital. The married father-of-two has been described as 'hugely respected' by his colleagues at Nottinghamshire Police while flags were flown at half-mast to honour his memory.
A JustGiving crowdfunder was set up to help Sergeant Saville's family and rapidly met its £100,00 target with close to 5,000 people donating, the Mirror reports. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features The page read: "This is an appeal to the community in order to assist the immediate family of the fallen police officer following a terrible ordeal whereby an officer has given his life in the line of duty whilst saving the life of another individual.
This is the epitome of policing bravery. "This fund will hopefully assist in many areas of their lives as they now come to terms with the tragic outcome.
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