Boys praised for lake rescue

Three boys from Leicestershire - who helped raise the alarm when a girl was in danger of drowning - have been praised by police.

Officers say the quick action of the children helped prevent a tragedy.

Six-year-old Georgia Townsend, from Burbage, had got into difficulty while playing in the paddling pool area at Market Bosworth Water Park on Tuesday afternoon.

She was found floating face down when 9-year-old Jamie Braund and his 7-year-old brother Tyler, along with another boy, alerted adults.

Two adults then pulled her out and a third gave her mouth to mouth resuscitation.

Good recovery

Georgia was airlifted to hospital but has now been discharged.

Police say the boys actions prevented the situation being far worse.

Detective Inspector Dave Richardson, the officer leading the investigation, said: "Without the swift actions of the boys and adults who came to the rescue, this incident could have turned out to be far more tragic.

"Thankfully, the girl is making a good recovery and has now been released from hospital."

Police still want to speak to other people who were at the park who have not yet been interviewed - particularly two boys aged around 11 who were in the paddling pool area at the time.