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Police Federation ‘humbled’ by bravery of Peterborough police officer

Cambridgeshire Police Federation chair Liz Groom said: ‘We are incredibly proud of Jamie’

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A police officer who prised a samurai sword off a man threatening suicide on a Peterborough bridge has been nominated for the national Police Bravery Awards 2024. The nomination says Sergeant Jamie Cooper demonstrated “remarkable courage and quick thinking in a life-threatening situation whilst responding to a call regarding a distressed individual contemplating suicide”.

Cambridgeshire Police Federation chair Liz Groom said: “We are incredibly proud of Jamie. He selfishly ran towards a male holding a samurai sword who was attempting to take his own life.

“Without Jamie’s intervention the male would have inevitably lost his life or been seriously injured.

“The actions of Jamie are replicated in policing every day, and we are humbled by his, and all the other nominees’, dedication to duty and bravery. He is an example to us all.”

On 28 April 2023, police received a call from a member of the public saying he was concerned about his friend, who had left a letter at his home saying he was going to take his own life.

Cambridgeshire police officers were dispatched and started looking for the male, and enquiries were made by other officers.

Sgt Jamie Cooper who has also been nominated for a Royal Humane Society award and Chief Constable Commendation for his brave actions

Sgt Jamie Cooper who has also been nominated for a Royal Humane Society award and Chief Constable Commendation for his brave actions

It was identified the male may have gone to a well-known bridge in Peterborough after enquiries were made with a local taxi firm.

Sgt Cooper, who was single crewed, searched the area and found the man in an upset and distressed state stood on the bridge, 20 feet above a fast flowing, deep, wide river.

The man was holding a ligature and was attempting to climb over the railing.

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Sgt Cooper immediately ran towards the man, confronting him face on. He could also see as he got closer the man was holding large samurai sword.

Springing into action, Sgt Cooper grappled with the man, who was significantly larger, and successfully prised the sword from his grasp, restraining him from self-harm, before cutting the ligature around his neck.

Sgt Cooper then called for assistance and had to restrain the male for several minutes until his backup arrived.

He has also been nominated for a Royal Humane Society award and Chief Constable Commendation for his brave actions.

Chief Constable Nick Dean chaired a disciplinary panel which heard that PC Coteman is due to appear at Chelmsford Crown Court for sentencing on May 20 after admitting offering to supply Class C drugs, fraud, and misuse of a police computer

Chief Constable Nick Dean

Chief Constable Nick Dean said: “It is always a privilege to hear about how Cambridgeshire officers are going above and beyond the call of duty to keep our residents safe.

“Sgt Cooper showed true bravery and quick thinking to ensure the safety of a man who was in crisis, for which I am very grateful.”

You can read all the stories of police heroism and of those nominated for bravery awards here:

https://www.polfed.org/events/police-bravery-awards-2024/

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