HEROIC police officers who jumped into freezing water to rescue a stricken dad and his daughter were praised at an awards ceremony recently.
PC Ben Child and PC Adam Morton found both in a canal, on Common Lane, last August having responded to an emergency call.
The man was struggling but managed to hold his daughter’s head above water.
Eventually the pair reached the father and daughter - who was unconscious - and got them out of the water and onto the bank before an ambulance was called.
Applauded by their colleagues at last Wednesday’s Force Awards night, they received the Royal Humane Society Award, Honorary Testimonial on Vellum.
Chief Constable Lauren Poultney said: “Every day I am incredibly proud of what officers do to provide the public with such a high standard of service.
“I give my personal thanks for all their hard work.”
