TSG Cops Stop Domestic Violence, Get Hit by Car: The Story You Won't See on the News!

They Saved Her Life, Then Got Run Over. This is What Police REALLY Face!

It's not every day you get to hear about the extraordinary efforts made by our police officers on the front line. That's why a recent post shared by Chief Inspector Jim Cole, who leads the South East Territorial Support Group (part of the Met Task Force), struck a chord with us.

Jim's post highlighted an incident that unfolded during an operation in Westminster targeting high-value watch thieves. The shift took a dramatic turn when officers stumbled upon a serious domestic violence incident. A man was attempting to run over a woman with his car. It was a split-second situation where decisive, brave, and selfless action was needed—and the Met's TSG officers didn't hesitate. They intervened immediately, putting themselves directly in harm's way.

In the process, three officers were injured when they were struck by the vehicle as the suspect attempted to flee. Despite their injuries, they detained and arrested him after a nearby RTC. The man has since been charged, and the woman involved is now safe. Thankfully, all the officers' injuries were not serious, but their bravery and quick thinking undoubtedly prevented what could have been a tragic outcome.

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Chief Inspector Cole summed it up perfectly:

"I am proud to work with women and men who put themselves in harm's way to make our city safer."

It's these kinds of actions that rarely make the news but deserve all the recognition in the world.

Stories Worth Telling

When we saw Jim's post, we couldn't help but respond:

"Keep sharing stories like these! We will always share them across our network (500k combined followers on social media and 200k monthly readers via our newsletter). We don't need the mainstream media anymore to tell these stories! We can do it, but only if you let us know about them!"

Since 2019, we've been working hard to build a platform that highlights the incredible efforts of emergency services across the UK. In the last 30 days alone, ESN Report on Substack has been viewed by nearly 200,000 people!

Whether it's police officers safeguarding vulnerable people, paramedics saving lives, or firefighters going above and beyond, these stories need to be shared far and wide. But here's the thing: we can only amplify these voices if we hear from those on the front line.

To members of the RNLI, independent lifeboats, Lowland and Highland Search and Rescue, and the Coastguard: we haven’t forgotten about you. Please tag us in any of your posts on X to let us know about the stories you think our readers and subscribers would love to hear about. Your incredible efforts deserve to be celebrated, too!

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Why This Matters?

Incidents like the one in Westminster remind us of the daily reality for police officers up and down the country. They're not just responding to 999 calls from desperate people who need immediate life-saving help; they're often walking straight into dangerous and unpredictable situations. And yet, so many of these moments go unreported.

We understand that corporate communications or media restrictions often limit emergency services, but personal accounts from officers—like Jim's post—are what truly resonate with people.

That's why we're urging all those in the emergency services: share your stories with us! Here at ESN Report, our team is comprised exclusively of former emergency services and armed forces personnel. Let us help you shine a light on the challenges and triumphs you face. We've got the reach, and more importantly, we've got an audience that cares. We don't need the mainstream media to tell the story of what life on the front line of the emergency services is REALLY like. Those days are gone.

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Have a story or video you’d like us to cover? Share it with our team of experienced former emergency services and armed forces personnel at contact@emergency-services.news – we’d love to hear from you!

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A Note of Thanks!

Thank you to the officers involved in Saturday's incident and to every emergency service worker who puts themselves in harm's way, especially over this Christmas and New Year period. You don't just make our communities safer even when it feels like the government is failing you—you remind us of the incredible courage and dedication it takes to do what you do.

Let's keep these stories coming. They might not always make the mainstream headlines, but together, we can ensure they reach the people who need to hear them!

Breaking the Mainstream Media Monopoly? The UNTOLD Stories of Our Emergency Services

The mainstream media has long been the self-proclaimed gatekeeper of information, dictating what stories are told and how they're framed. But when it comes to the narratives surrounding our emergency services, there's a glaring bias often painted in shades of suspicion and criticism.

The recent tale from Chief Inspector Jim Cole is a poignant example of an incident that, had it been left to the mainstream outlets, might have been reduced to a footnote or spun into a narrative of police misconduct (perhaps much to the glee of the IOPC), rather than being celebrated for the heroism it represents.

The incident in Westminster, where officers from the Met's TSG risked their lives to protect a woman from domestic violence, speaks volumes about the daily reality faced by those in uniform.

But how much of this reality does the public see through the lens of mainstream media?

Too often, the answer is "not enough."

The media's portrayal frequently skews towards sensationalism or aligns with a narrative that casts the police in a negative light. This isn't just about protecting the image of the police or emergency services; it's about acknowledging the sacrifices made every day by individuals who choose to serve, sometimes at great personal risk.