A RESIDENT who helped save a man's life after he inflicted himself with serious injuries has been hailed for her bravery. 

Janaina Alves Lopes, who lives in Bicester, was commended by Thames Valley Police along with two other members of the public and four police officers for "quick-thinking actions" during a fear for welfare incident in the town.

The officers, helped by the community members, administered life-saving first aid to a man who purposely hurt himself at a house in February last year.

Two of the them, PC Barry Payne and PC Robert Watson, both based at Bicester Police Station, and two of the members of public, Ms Lopes and Ray Hood of Bedfordshire, attended a TVP ceremony in Reading last week to receive awards.

PC Payne said: “As police officers, we all go out to do our jobs to the best of our abilities. When something like this happens, it is great when everything goes to plan and there is a positive outcome.

"Seeing this man during the incident, at the hospital and now knowing he has made a recovery obviously makes me feel good about what I do.”

Chief constable Francis Habgood, who gave out the awards, said: “These officers and individuals are fully deserving of these commendations. We have examples of courage and professionalism in the face of extremely difficult and, in some cases, life-threatening incidents.

"While the officers are of course trained to deal with such incidents, to face these and themselves administer first aid, while dealing with heightened situations unfolding around them, is a real skill and they deserve recognition for their quick-thinking actions.

“I would like to also pay tribute to the members of public who are receiving honours, who showed great bravery and resilience. Each of the recipients should feel very proud.”