Police officer saves woman who jumped into River Kennet
A POLICE officer saved the life of a vulnerable woman after she jumped into the River Kennet on Tuesday (28).
Inspector Richard Jarvis, who is based at Reading police station, leapt into action as the woman, a 39-year-old from Didcot, fell into the water close to the A329.
A post on the force's social media said that Insp Jarvis risked his own life saving the woman.
🚨 Not all heroes wear capes 🚨
— Thames Valley Police (@ThamesVP) August 29, 2018
Yesterday, @TVP_Reading's Insp Jarvis helped save the life of a 37-year-old woman from Didcot.
He put his own life at risk by pulling the vulnerable person to safety after she jumped into the River Kennet at a lock close to the A329. pic.twitter.com/Ag4j9fRGLe
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