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PC Mohammed Nadeem
Mohammed Nadeem was born and raised in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, UK in October 1986. His father arrived to Britain from Kathar in Azad Kashmir in the 1960's. PC Nadeem has been a youth & community volunteer for over twenty years. He was involved in local campaigning for his area in relation to youth & community provisions. He has been a member of several youth groups and undertaken a vast amount of projects.

In February 2018 he undertook an inspirational act of bravery. The reason for this is because he jumped into a river during a cold winter’s day to save the life of a man. He jumped in risking his own life in order to save the life of another whilst on duty as a trainee police officer. The most remarkable aspect about this which makes it a great act of bravery was that he could not swim but he still jumped into the river in order to save the life of another person.

PC Nadeem saved the life of a member of the public by jumping into the river Irwell. He received the Chief Constables recommendation which stated:

“Mohammed bravely jumped eight feet into the River Irwell to save a man intent on taking his own life. He remained with the man in the freezing cold water until a ladder was lowered to assist them getting out”.

PC Mohammed Nadeem had only been in the job for nine months when he answered a radio call over concerns for a man near Hardy’s Gate Bridge, in Bury, last February.

Arriving on the scene, PC Nadeem, 32 at the time, saw the man lose his footing and fall into the river. Without any thought for his own safety, he immediately scrambled down the banking and jumped into the fast-flowing water.

Over the next 20 minutes PC Nadeem, who admitted he is “not a great swimmer”, battled to keep the man from drowning and hauled him against the current to the safety of the bank.

He said: “When I got out I was seriously cold, I couldn’t feel my legs much at one point.” PC Nadeem was taken to Fairfield General Hospital, where he was treated for hypothermia.”

PC Nadeem said: “I always wanted to help people - to be there for people. Saving someone’s life is the best thing you can ever do on duty.”

Superintendent Rick Jackson said: “Without hesitation, PC Nadeem dived off an eight-foot drop into freezing, deep and fast moving water.

“He’s also gained the nickname The Hoff from his colleagues so I’m sure he won’t be forgetting this anytime soon.”

PC Nadeem went on to win a string of awards and trophies recognising his bravery. He received a personalised recorded message from legendary acclaimed Baywatch/Knight Rider Hollywood American star David Hasselhoff congratulating him. Officer PC Mohammed Nadeem was presented with the John Egerton Trophy for showing tremendous bravery. PC Nadeem also won a Police Federation Award in July 2018 & met the Home Secretary at the time Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP and was also invited to 10 Downing street.

In October 2018 PC Nadeem Won an Amplifon Award for Brave Britons. He attended the Amplifon Awards at the Army & Navy Club in Pall Mall, London. At this event he won the ‘Service To Country Award’. There were many other inspirational nominees and unsung heroes who attended this event. He also won the Pride Of Manchester Award for Emergency Services Category in 2019.