Two teenagers who rushed to the aid of a distressed mum in Weymouth have won an award.

As reported in the Dorset Echo in September, best friends Owen Bailey and Owen Paulley, both 13 and pupils at All Saints School, helped 26-year-old Vicky Walker after her ten-month-old baby Olivia was swept into the sea near the Stone Pier.

Miss Walker jumped in the sea to rescue her daughter, and was then helped by the two Owens who were passing and saw what happened.

Miss Walker said: "They asked if I needed anything – they were both so lovely.

“While I was in shock they were both so calm. It made me relax. They were really concerned about the baby. It was mainly her they helped.”

The friends then retrieved her belongings from the water using their fishing rods.

Miss Walker and her baby were taken to hospital as a precaution. Miss Walker sustained minor injuries and the baby was unharmed.

Their efforts that day saw then commended at the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust’s (SWASFT) awards ceremony.

As well as recognising long-serving members of staff, the awards acknowledge those who have 'gone above and beyond expectations'.

The two Owens went to the ceremony Bristol to collect their award.

It was presented by trust boss Ken Wenman.

Owen Paulley said: “I heard a splash and turned round, and the mum was in the water. We ran over to help and stayed with her until the paramedics arrived.”

Owen Bailey’s mum, Katy, said: “They didn’t realise they were doing anything special. They just did it. And they didn’t even mention it when they got home.”

Speaking in September, All Saints headteacher Brian Boyes said he was proud the boys had represented the school so well in the wider community and had not hesitated to act.

Around 200 SWASFT staff and volunteers, and members of the public, who played vital roles in responding to emergency situations, came together for the awards ceremony.

SWASFT Chief Executive Ken Wenman said: “3,000 times a day, within the largest ambulance service in England, our people are saving lives, reducing peoples’ suffering and pain, and dealing with the social and mental health needs of our communities. I am personally thankful to them all.”