Hero off-duty British policeman saves US cop's life from rampaging gunman while on holiday

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A Kent Police sergeant has been hailed a hero after intervening to rescue an American officer from a violent attacker during his holiday in the States.PS Taylor Johanson, who serves in Kent Police's Community Safety Unit, had only just touched down in Nashville on May 7 when he saw Metro Nashville Police Department Officer Peter Kinsey being assaulted on an interstate exit ramp at around 8pm.During the struggle, the assailant grabbed Mr Kinsey's gun - and even managed to discharge a round.The 43-year-old attacker, Joseph Rainey, has since been charged with aggravated assault on a police officer and resisting arrest.Mr Kinsey had been driving his patrol vehicle when he spotted Rainey walking down the I-440 exit ramp towards West End Avenue.The officer stopped and warned Rainey that pedestrians were not permitted on the interstate system.Rainey ignored the instruction and continued walking.After parking his car, Mr Kinsey pursued the man on foot and attempted to detain him.A violent...

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