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A POLICE officer who jumped into the icy waters of Brayford Pool to save a man's life has been nominated for an Echo Diamond award.
PC Alan Kirkwood, 46, dragged the man out of the water in February this year.
PC Kirkwood, an officer with Lincolnshire Police for eight years - was alerted to the situation as he left work at West Parade Police Station.
As he neared the scene of the incident, he pulled off his coat and shoes and went straight into the freezing water.
"His feet had become stuck under some wood under the water so I had to dive down and free them," "I then dragged him out of Replica Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Handbags the water."
And PC Kirkwood - who was assisted in the rescue effort by members of the public - says he was honoured to be nominated for the Echo Diamond award.
"I was a bit embarrassed when I was told that I was going to be nominated," he said.
"It's a very nice feeling, though, and it's very nice to be recognised.
"I was helped by many of the public so they equally deserve recognition."
Chief Constable Richard Crompton said: "He is a credit to Lincolnshire Police and a shining example of the dedication Roger Dubuis Replica and public service which is demonstrated by police officers on a daily basis."
The Lincolnshire Echo has teamed up with Lincolnshire Co- operative and jewellers
embroidered patches James Usher & Son Ltd to launch the Lincolnshire Diamonds awards.
Two winners will be announced every month over the next four months who will each receive a pin badge encrusted with a real diamond and Pounds 250 cash for their chosen charity.
There will also be a celebratory gathering and an overall winner selected at the end of the scheme.
The search is now on for the winners for January and nominations are invited from Echo readers.
Two nominees will be chosen every month until August
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