David Hasselhoff wants to meet hero PC nicknamed ‘The Hoff’ after heroic river rescue
David Hasselhoff is hoping to meet with a hero police officer who's been nicknamed "The Hoff" for his bravery during a river rescue.
Bodycam footage emerged yesterday which showed PC Mohammed Nadeem leap into a freezing river in order to save a drowning man in Manchester.
PC Nadeem's selfless actions earned him praise from his bosses and the public, and now the actor David Hasselhoff has added his congratulations, dubbing PC Nadeem as "the new Hoff".
The incident occurred on Saturday when police were called to the River Irwell after a man fell into the river.
PC Nadeem was able to grab hold of the man and drag him to safety, where he was treated by paramedics before being taken to hospital to receive treatment, GMP said.
After the rescue, superintendent Rick Jackson, of GMP's Bury Borough, said: "Without hesitation, Pc Nadeem dived off an 8ft drop into freezing, deep and fast-moving water. The man is now safe and receiving the treatment he needs."
"I'd like to commend PC Nadeem's actions which were a prime example of why people join the force - to protect people and make sure they are away from harm."