Tragic policeman who died in Brighton honoured posthumously for life-saving efforts

A policeman who ran into the sea and drowned in Brighton has been honoured posthumously for his efforts to save the life of another man.

Steven Williams, a Constable with British Transport Police (BTP), was recognised for trying to save the life of a man hit by a train months before his own tragic death.

PC Williams, who had also served in the RAF, drowned in January last year when he ran into the water off Brighton Pier.

An inquest last June recorded a verdict of misadventure into the death of PC Williams, from Hemel Hempstead, Herts.

Months earlier he had battled bravely to save the life of a man hit by a train at Finsbury Park tube station in north London.

PC Williams received the Royal Humane Society Award at a BTP commendation ceremony on Monday for his efforts that day.

His family was at the ceremony, and his sister accepted the award on his behalf.