Police dive into water to save woman in Belfast

The female was recovered by two PSNI officers who took the initiative to enter the water while emergency services made their way to the scene at around 10pm last night.

Portaferry Coastguard, who had been called to back up the team in Belfast posted on Facebook: “While on route to Belfast the call came to stand down and return to Portaferry due to the female being recovered from the water by two brave Police Service of Northern Ireland officers who entered the water to save her.

“Bangor Coastguard Rescue Team, Lagan Search & Rescue, Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service & Northern Ireland Ambulance Service also attended the scene.”

They added: “The quick thinking of the two Police Officers made this incident a good outcome, well done.”