QUICK-THINKING members of the public have been praised after their actions and those of police officers helped save a man who jumped from a motorway bridge near Frankley Services.
The incident happened on the M5 at 6pm on Friday night when officers received reports that the man had jumped from the Illey Lane bridge.
West Midlands Police worked with West Mercia response officers and, within a matter of minutes, managed to get to the scene and reach through the railings to grab the man and pull him to safety.
The man, believed to be 39 years old, was brought back over the bridge before he was taken to hospital for treatment and support.
The motorway was closed for a short time while officers and paramedics attended to him.
Ch Insp Jack Hadley from West Midlands Police said: “The officers arrived within minutes of the call and without a thought for their own lives they managed to pull him back, saving his life.
“The man is thankfully recovering well and getting the support he needs.
“We would like to thank the members of the public who dialled 999 – their swift actions enabled us to identify the location and quickly get officers to the scene.”
