Neath
PCSO Praised in River Bridge Rescue
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Neath Police Community Support Officer has been put forward for a commendation
after talking down a man who was threatening to jump off a bridge.
PCSO Laura Parry was on foot patrol in Neath Town Centre on Saturday morning
when she discovered the man at Bridge Street.
He was in a confused and distressed state and was standing on a wall with
a substantial drop to the river below.
PCSO Parry calmly spoke to the man before grabbing him off the wall to
safety. She radioed colleagues for help who arrived at the scene and took
the man to hospital.
Neath Neighbourhood Inspector Mark Lenihan said: 'There is no doubt that
the man was intent on jumping off the bridge into the river.
'The officer acted professionally and bravely to take hold of the man
and pull him to safety. She had to restrain him while her colleagues arrived
at the scene.
'After the event PCSO Parry was concerned that she was now running late
to be on duty at Neath Carnival and didn’t want to let her colleagues
down.
'This speaks volumes for her dedication and commitment to her role.'
