Nottingham Forest star Joe Worrall was sent off on Saturday as his hero police sergeant uncle lay dying in hospital.
Worrall, 26, was controversially shown a red card during Forest’s 3-2 defeat at Manchester United. The centre-back brought down Bruno Fernandes as the last man and was given his marching orders, along with a one-match ban.
But at the same time, the Premier League defender’s 46-year-old uncle – Graham Saville – was fighting for his life at Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, after suffering serious injuries from being hit by a train.
Saville, a married father of two and a “hugely respected” Nottinghamshire Police officer, had reportedly been trying to save a distressed man on the tracks when the incident occurred. He was rushed to hospital following the accident in Balderton, near Newark-on-Trent on August 24.
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Sadly, the hero sergeant passed away on Tuesday (August 29), with Worrall said to be “devastated” at the loss. Sergeant Saville's father-in-law Terence Henshaw, whose daughter Joanne was married to him, told The Mail: “It is so sad. There is a lot of love and support out there for him.”
Meanwhile, Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley led tributes on Wednesday, saying: “We are devastated to learn of the death of Sergeant Graham Saville. Before joining Nottinghamshire Police in 2017, Graham began his career in policing here with us in the Met. He joined as a special constable before transferring over to the regular service.
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“His time with us was spent across neighbourhood teams and response, both roles at the heart of community policing. Losing an officer in the line of duty is something we all hope we never have to face.
“It is one of the darkest and most sobering moments which brings into focus the outstanding dedication and bravery officers show each day, so often out of the spotlight motivated only by an unflinching desire to do good and to support those in need.
“As I write this, officers across London and the country will be on duty, heading towards danger to protect the communities they serve. My gratitude and admiration for the sacrifice they and their families make each day is unwavering.
“Sergeant Saville was demonstrating the very best of policing when he was injured. Courageously and selflessly he was prepared to risk his life to save another. In what is the most unimaginable moments for them, Graham's loved ones, his colleagues both within Nottinghamshire and here in the Met, can rightly be proud of him.
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“Policing is a family, and Graham's passing is being felt across the country. My thoughts are entirely with his family, friends and colleagues both in Nottinghamshire and here in the Met who had the privilege of serving alongside him.
“Sergeant Saville truly represents the best of us. His service and sacrifice will not be forgotten.”
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