Boy saves stabbed mother's life

Liam was nominated for the award by Lancashire police

A schoolboy saved his mother's life after she was stabbed three times in her Lancashire home.

Liam Boylen, then aged 11, saw his mother Amanda stabbed by her then partner at their home in Thornton Cleveleys in May last year.

Liam initially confronted his mother's attacker, before calling paramedics. His mother's partner was later jailed.

Liam was given a National Police Public Bravery Award, nominated by Lancashire police, who said he had been "amazing".

After the attack Liam called the emergency services and stayed on the phone until the police and paramedics arrived.

It has brought us closer together and I am so very proud of him Amanda Boylen

He used a towel to stem the blood flow from a stomach wound and talked to his mother to reassure her.

Det Con Steve Lloyd, who nominated Liam for the award, said: "What Liam did was amazing.

"When you listen to the tape of the emergency phone call it brings tears to your eyes.

"He showed a great ability to remain calm, even when under extreme pressure. His actions showed real bravery."

Liam was presented with his award at the Association of Chief Police Officers' summer conference in Manchester.

Liam's mother, 37-year-old Amanda said: "I probably would have died if he hadn't done what he did.

"My son saved my life. He is very brave. It has brought us closer together and I am so very proud of him."

Neil Jenkinson, 41, of Redcar Avenue, Thornton, was sentenced to nine years in prison for the attack on Ms Boylen.