A Bury police officer who was dragged along a road by a car which was being driven by a drunk driver has been recognised for her bravery.

PC Amy Greenwood, based at Greater Manchester Police's Bury district, has appeared on ITV's This Morning show to share her story.

The officer was called to a "domestic disturbance" on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, while on response.

Upon arrival things were not as they seemed when officers spotted a car, and PC Greenwood found that the driver was intoxicated.

Footage showed the dramatic circumstances where PC Greenwood was dragged alongside the car 100 metres down the road while clinging on for her life as the driver tried to escape intoxicated.

Bury Times: PC Amy Greenwood

After realising she was being dragged by the car, the driver stopped before being pulled out of the car and was arrested.

The terrifying ordeal did not result in any serious injuries, only grazed knees from being dragged along the road at speed.

But the emotional and mental turmoil from the adrenaline rush was an altogether bigger battle.

The suspect received a three-month custodial sentence as a result of her reckless actions.

PC Greenwood said: “When working on response you don’t really know what type of jobs you are going to come across.

“At the time I was just trying to cling on for my life, so I didn’t roll under the car.

“After what felt like a lifetime, the rest of the incident seems like a blur.

“Thankfully I had great colleagues who looked after me and were quick to respond once it unfolded. “It all went from one extreme to another after having an initial conversation with her that seemed to be going well.

“I have no animosity towards the driver, she is a mother like myself, and I just hope she is getting the support and help she needs to turn her life around.”

PC Greenwood has been nominated for a Pride Of Britain This Morning Emergency Services award, along with Trafford officer PC Paul Spinks, who tackled a man wielding a machete outside a school in Salford during term time in May last year.

District Superintendent Arif Nawaz added: “I have immense pride and satisfaction to have someone like Amy as a part of our team.

“She embodies the true essence and spirit of what an officer needs to be at Greater Manchester Police and putting the public safety over her own safety to ensure we were able to bring someone to justice is a true testament to her character and attitude.”