Police officer reveals how he saved the life of girl standing on the edge of bridge

PC Martin Willis said he "cannot explain his relief" after talking a girl down from a bridge.

PC Martin Willis, who tweets as Motorway Martin, said he spent 30 minutes talking to the girl overnight in a bid to stop her from stepping off the bridge.

He wrote: "Just spent half an hour stood under a bridge persuading a young girl not to jump off and kill herself. Fortunately she eventually climbed back over the barrier.

"I really thought she was going to do it and it scared the hell out of me. Cannot explain my relief that she is now safe."

A number of people replied to him on Twitter thanking him for his work.

Trickygbh said: "Well done Martin. I know how draining such situations can be so make sure that you take a bit of time to recharge. A job well done mate, and hopefully the young lady will get the support she needs."

And Shuz said: "Well done. A life saved. I hope she gets the help she needs. Now. Time to take care of you. A job like no other."

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