Heroes Save Man from Dangerous Motorway Bridge Standoff

Yasmin Ball and Kevin Hartley acted fast when they found a man standing on the edge of a busy motorway bridge earlier this year. The pair, first on the scene, quickly built a rapport and calmly talked him down to safety.

Quick Thinking Earns Top Commendation

For their bravery and compassion, Yasmin and Kevin received a district commander’s commendation last month from Chief Superintendent Shelley Hemsley.

Chief Superintendent Praises Public’s Role in Emergencies

“I cannot thank Yasmin and Kevin enough for their quick thinking and response. They saw a man clearly in distress and instinctively helped him to safety,” said Chief Superintendent Hemsley.

“Our officers can’t be everywhere, so sometimes it’s the quick actions of the public that save lives. Stories like this make me proud to serve sheffield/" title="Sheffield" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Sheffield. It was a pleasure to meet Yasmin and Kevin and present them with this well-deserved commendation.”

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