Police officers form human chain to rescue person 'hanging by their fingertips' from bridge in Milton Keynes

The drama happened last night after the person was spotted sitting over the side of the bridge on the H4, Dansteed Way.

Police were called and arrived to see the person perilously close to falling.

The road was closed as three of the police formed a human chain to pull the person to safety.

A police spokesman said they were "hanging on for all their might" to stop what almost certainly would have been a fatal fall.

:He said: "The person was barely hanging on by their fingertips so the Sergeant and one of the PCSO’s, with the 2nd PCSO acting as an anchor, point risked their own lives to grab hold of the person's jacket and pull them to safety. "

The spokesman added: "The three officers involved would also like to say a huge thank you to the male runner and two ladies that decided to stop their evening to help officers, who were hanging on for all their might."

It is understood the person is now receiving help from mental health services.

Anybody struggling to cope or feeling suicidal should contact the Samaritans immediately.

Samaritans is available round the clock, every single day of the year, providing a safe place.. You can call them on 116 123 or email [email protected].