Five Boys Praised by Edinburgh Police for Saving Woman's Life
A group of five boys have been praised by police after they saved a woman's life.
The youngsters - aged between 11 and 12 - raised the alarm when the woman entered the water at Gypsy Brae in Edinburgh last Sunday afternoon.
Police and coastguard arrived and she was rescued from the water.
Police Sergeant John Brock said: 'This incident could have quite easily had a tragic ending. Due to the swift and conscientious actions of these boys a woman's life was saved. Police Scotland commends them for their bravery and quick thinking. It is also notable that they learned these skills through their attendance at the Risk Factory, an initiative purposely designed to equip young people with the ability to use their initiative in crucial situations. Thank you to these five boys for demonstrating outstanding community spirit.'
The boys - 11-year-olds Wacka Ceesay, Andrew Bell and Kian McGee, together with 12-year-olds Tyler Jay Anderson and Aleks Czernecki - were taken for a tour of Drylaw police station as a reward.