Vulnerable Child found on Chelsea Bridge

Vulnerable Child found on Chelsea Bridge

The morning started at Chelsea Academy school, stood next to a teacher who was telling pupils to tuck their shirts in and put their planner in the top pocket of their blazer.

I always have a good interaction with the pupils, mostly them teasing me about the football team they know I support.

A call came over the radio that a vulnerable child was heading to Battersea Bridge with the intention to self harm.

I run to keep fit, but carrying all the kit and wearing heavy boots is another challenge. I made it to Battersea Bridge and did an area search for the vulnerable child. Colleagues from response team soon joined me, along with our Marine Unit. 

A follow up call came in that it was Chelsea Bridge and the report was wrong from the witness. I caught a lift this time and we sped down two bridges to Chelsea Bridge.

The vulnerable child was seen immediately and they were made safe and taken into appropriate care. 

Thank you to members of the public who assisted in looking for them.

I walked back to the school.

Tucking my shirt in.