Bury, UK - Shortly before 2pm on 17 February 2018, police were called to Hardys Gate Bridge, over the River Irwell, to of a concern for the welfare of a man. Specialist Officers from GMP attended and began negotiating with the man but after a short time, the man fell into the river and was in distress. Specialist teams including officers from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service also attended but on seeing the man in the water, PC Mohammed Nadeem, a student officer, jumped into the river and swam toward him.
