Inquest opened into the death of hero police officer killed by train while saving man on tracks

The 46-year-old response officer based at Newark Police Station was trying to save a distressed man.

He died a few days later at the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham on 29 August surrounded by his family. The man he was helping survived with injuries.

WATCH NOW: Graham Saville death inquest report

Today Assistant Coroner Elizabeth Didcock opened the inquest into the death at Nottingham Coroners Court by confirming his age and date of birth.

She also stated that his identity had been confirmed to the coroner’s officer by Dr Dan Harvey, a consultant at QMC, who “saw him in life and death.”

She said that a post-mortem had been carried out on Mr Saville, but the “precise cause of death is yet to be ascertained.”

The inquest was adjourned until “a date that is yet to be fixed.”

The initial hearing only lasted a matter of minutes. No members of Seargent Saville’s family were present.

In an earlier tribute, his widow said: “Graham was a wonderful man. He was laid back, funny, silly and adventurous – he lived life to the full.

“He loved his job and joined the police to do something worthwhile and to make a difference.

“Ultimately his desire to help others has led to him making the ultimate sacrifice. We are devastated.”

“The outpouring of love from all those who knew him is testament to the amazing person he was.

“We are so lucky to have loved him.”

Mr Saville, a father-of-two, has been celebrated for his bravery by both the public and police.

In a statement released after his death, Kate Meynell, Chief Constable of Nottinghamshire Police said: “His service and sacrifice will never be forgotten”.