The Bill's Sally risks career to rescue suicidal mother in river plunge

Sally played by former Hollyoaks star Ali Bastian, 25, arrives on the scene just as the distraught mother drives her car at high speed into the river.

Heroes: Sally Armstrong (Ali Bastian) and Sergeant Callum Stone (Sam Callis, 35) plunge into the Thames to save a suicidal mother - despite being told not to

Dangerous: They appear to get into some difficult before their able to save the woman's life

As the cop strips off her stab vest and boots in preparation to plunge into the Thames cold waters, Inspector Gina Gold threatens to sack her if she jumps in, as it is too dangerous.

A source said: 'Gina wants them to wait for emergency services - but neither will listen.'

Desperate: The cops battle to get the crazy woman out of the car

But hot head Sally throws caution to the wind, and her warrant card at Gina's feet and dives in anyway, followed by Sergeant Callum Stone (Sam Callis, 35)

The two valiant officers take it in turns to dive under water in a bid to pull the unconscious woman out of the sinking car.

Phew, just in the nick of time!

Risky business: Sally defies Inspector Gina Gold and plunges into the waters in her uniform