Three North Yorkshire Police officers have been recognised for their bravery after risking their own lives to try to save a driver following a horror crash in Harrogate.
The officers were honoured for their actions after a vehicle left York Place and came to rest upside down on the railway line below in July 2025.
PC Mike Halstead was the first officer at the scene and found the vehicle at the bottom of a steep, overgrown embankment.
Working with firefighters, officers set up spotters along the railway to watch for approaching trains before deciding to enter the live railway line to reach the trapped driver.
PCs Alex McGee and Anthony Grant-Marston also attended and provided Tactical Medical support.
Together with fire crews, the officers freed the driver from the vehicle and carried them up the embankment towards The Stray, where CPR and defibrillator treatment was carried out before ambulance crews arrived.
Despite the efforts of all emergency services involved, the driver sadly died.
The officers have now been recognised for their professionalism, teamwork and willingness to put themselves in danger in an attempt to save a life.
North Yorkshire Police Federation Chair Rob Bowles said:
“The selfless actions of Mike Halstead, Alex McGee, and Ant Grant-Marston were in the best traditions of British Policing.
"They put their lives at risk, going onto the railways tracks, to try to save the life of a member of the public.
"They are a credit to North Yorkshire Police”.
Chief Constable Tim Forber said:
“The actions of PC Mike Halstead, PC Alex McGee and PC Anthony Grant-Marston, exemplify the very best of policing in our country.
"They showed remarkable courage, professionalism, and dedication in what was undoubtedly a dangerous and unpredictable situation.
“Their willingness to put themselves in harm's way to help someone in need reflects the highest standard of our service to the community and the ideals of our force as a whole.
"I am immensely proud of their actions and delighted to see their bravery recognised through this nomination.”
Harrogate Town sign Burnley youngster on loan
Harrogate drivers urged to submit footage of dangerous driving
Popular Dog Day returns to Himalayan Garden near Ripon
New Reformer Pilates studio to open in Harrogate
Work begins on Harrogate and York RSPCA's £2m animal home
Free bike repair event returns to Valley Gardens this weekend
Harrogate trains disrupted following death on railway
Businesses urged to sign up for Harrogate's Restaurant Week
Ripon MP warns over rise in unemployment-related benefits
New children's play area opens at Otley Garden Centre
Harrogate Town sign Middlesbrough midfielder on season-long loan
Harrogate adult learners prove it's never too late to achieve GCSE success
Ashville pupils celebrate GCSE success as new Sixth Form awaits
Police warning after counterfeit cash scam in Knaresborough
Outstanding GCSE results at one of Yorkshire's only all-girls schools
Volunteers transform children's play area at Harrogate hospital
Ripon market days see 31% increase in footfall
Harrogate pupils achieve best top-grade GCSE results in four years
Harrogate High head 'enormously proud' of school's GCSE results
Three new independent businesses join Halls of Ripon
