A Royal Gibraltar Police officer was this morning presented with a Commendation by the Commissioner of Police for saving a man’s life. 

A statement from the RGP follows below:

Detective Constable Simon Debono was off duty on Thursday 5 December last year, when  he spotted a cyclist falling under an articulated lorry by the Waterport Roundabout. 

Simon ran over and stopped the lorry driver from continuing to drive over the man before  calling the emergency services. 

Commissioner Richard Ullger, said: “The officer’s quick thinking and professionalism on that  day helped prevent further injuries and helped save the man’s life.”

An RGP investigation into the road traffic collision continues.