Two Surrey Police officers have been praised for their courage after they saved the life of a woman in Weybridge who was threatening to harm herself on Saturday, June 12.

Police were called to Castleview Road just after 11.30pm, following reports from members of the public that a woman had climbed on to the roof of a block of flats and had then climbed over the safety barriers.

Two officers from the targeted patrol team, PC Adrian Hobbs and Sergeant Pete Whatt, spoke to the 46-year-old woman while they waited for a specialist negotiator to arrive.

Using equipment from an attending fire engine, they then created a harness to approach the woman, but as they did, she started to fall.

The officers managed to hold on to her until members of the fire service had cut through the barriers at the edge of the roof to pull her back up to safety.

The woman did not suffer any injuries, but was subsequently sectioned under the Mental Health Act.

Chief Inspector Clive Davies, from the targeted patrol team, said: “I would like to commend the swift and decisive action taken by the officers who without doubt saved the life of this woman.

“This was a difficult situation as the officers were dealing with a very vulnerable woman who was in an emotional and fragile state and everything possible was done to ensure her safety and manage the risks involved.

“They demonstrated tremendous bravery and professionalism to stay calm and in control under such stressful circumstances and thankfully the woman was not harmed during the incident.

“Their selfless and courageous approach stopped this incident from turning into a potentially horrific tragedy.

“I would also like to thank our colleagues from Surrey Fire and Rescue Service and London Fire and Rescue for their support and assistance during the incident.”