YEOVIL NEWS: Policeman saves woman’s life not once, but twice

AN OFF-DUTY Yeovil police officer has been presented with an award in recognition of his efforts in saving the life of a woman who was threatening to throw herself off a motorway bridge.

PC Kevin Sugg, of the Yeovil patrol tream, was off-duty and travelling on the M5 with his family in March of last year when he saw a lady on the bridge across the motorway.

It was clear she was about to commit suicide, so PC Sugg moved into action.

He climbed up a bank to the bridge to reach her and he was able to pull her back to safety, but as a result of having taken drugs she started to have a seizure.

PC Sugg administered first aid until paramedics arrived and the lady survived.

He saved the woman’s life twice that day and for his quick-thinking and courage he received an award from the Royal Humane Society.

The award was presented to him by the High Sheriff of Somerset, Richard Hickmet, during a recent ceremony.

PC Sugg was congratulated on his actions by the High Sheriff plus the Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Constabulary, Andy Marsh.

The Chief Constable said: “Officers and staff across Avon and Somerset achieve remarkable things in the course of their daily business, and regularly go above and beyond the call of duty. It’s a pleasure to be able to recognise and mark some of those achievements.”

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