Boy, 7, uses Scouts training to save classmate

A seven-year-old boy has been hailed a hero after saving his friend from choking - using skills he had been taught at Scouts.

Harry from Aldbourne in Wiltshire jumped into action in his school hall when he realised his classmate had a piece of sausage stuck in his throat.

"A boy was choking at lunch and I back-slapped him," Harry said. "I went to the teacher and said 'the boy's choking'. I feel thankful for myself that I listened [in Beavers.]"

Harry, who is part of the Scout's 1st Aldbourne Beavers, was presented with an award at the village's Remembrance Parade, and said he felt "really proud".

Harry learnt first aid skills at Beavers and a course his mother took him to

He added: "I couldn't believe that I [got an award]. I got a certificate in the frame and a cloth badge and a medal of a Beavers' sign on it."

Harry's mum Sarah hopes his action can inspire other families to learn potentially life-saving skills.

She previously took Harry to a first aid course in Aldbourne, where he was the only child present.

Sarah said: "I'm really proud of him. I'm really pleased he's done something good and I think it's really important for kids to learn first aid."

Al Hogan, leader at the 1st Aldbourne Beavers, said Harry received a commendation for Meritorious Conduct as part of his award.

"He was such a superstar and so calm," she said. "When we are talking about it after, we refer to him as 'Harry the hero'."