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Cambridge United players help man experiencing mental health crisis

Cambridgeshire Police Macauley Bonne (left), Chief Superintendent Jon Hutchinson (centre) and James Brophy (right)Cambridgeshire Police
Cambridge United said the actions of players Macauley Bonne (left) and James Brophy (right) were inspirational

Two football players have been praised by police for their "heart warming" actions after helping a man in crisis.

Cambridge United player James Brophy spotted a man experiencing a mental health crisis while driving through Cambridge on Easter Sunday morning.

Along with fellow player Macauley Bonne, he spoke to the man and waited with him until help arrived.

The club said the players' actions were "inspirational".

Posting on Facebook, Cambridgeshire Police said: "James saw a man having a mental health crisis in the city. Driving by and noticing something wasn't quite right, he took time out of his day to stop and speak to him - with Macauley also helping at the scene.

"Both footballers helped officers at the location and stayed with the man for roughly an hour until further help arrived. The man is now receiving the medical support he needs."

Ch Supt Jon Hutchinson visited the men on Thursday to personally thank them and said it was refreshing to see members of the public stop to help.

Cambridge United CEO Alex Tunbridge said: "We are really proud of James and Macauley for their actions on Sunday.

"What they did exemplifies the type of people that we have at the football club, including players, so it's fantastic to see this on show and recognised by the police."

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