A SWINTON police officer has been praised for "putting his life on the line" by jumping into a canal to save a drowning woman.

Pc Bob Collier, 30, dived into the water at Salford Quays yesterday afternoon, to rescue the woman.

A firemen also provided assistance and three were taken to Salford's Hope Hospital as a precaution.

This morning, Chief Supt John Potts, at Salford, said: "Bob Collier put his life on the line yesterday when he saved a lady from drowning.

"Many members of the public could see the lady in the water in great danger and Bob without hesitation entered the water and carried out a rescue that took enormous courage.

"I have never ceased to be amazed by the bravery displayed by police officers with no concern for their own safety."

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