The quick actions of Wellington Police officers and Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews led to the safe rescue of a man who jumped off Queen’s Wharf last night. 

Police were alerted to a person in the water about 10.40pm. As they responded, officers grabbed life rings and found the man struggling to stay afloat. 

Realising he was at serious risk, three officers immediately stripped down and swam to the man, and put a life preserver around him, says Wellington Area Commander Inspector Dean Silvester.