I won’t name him to spare his blushes but spotting his picture on a timetable today reminded me of the bravery of the managing director of one of our most successful train companies.

Sitting at an outdoor table at an establishment in Salford Quays, he suddenly saw his mobile carried off by a couple of hoodies on bikes. He gave chase and, being a bit of a runner, caught the last one up.

He gave the youth a sideways push…and watched in hororr as he topled into the canal!

He was even more horrified to realise that scallywag could not, in fact swim, and ended up diving into the water to save his life as his partner in crime cycled off with the phone.

Dragged from the water, of course, the youth repented and pledged to mend his ways didn’t he ?

Don’t be silly. He gace his rescuer a hearty shove and had it away on his toes!!!!