A young Sutton police cadet, who was once described as a ‘guardian angel’, has won a prestigious award after helping two people seek urgent treatment.

Billy White, 16, was one of 130 young people from across south London who were recognised for their efforts at the Jack Petchey Achievement Foundation Awards on February 18.

The teenager came across a man who had suffered a head injury after going into a seizure while in a supermarket car park.

Paramedics were later on the scene and Billy put the person into a recovery position, providing support when he regained consciousness.

Another man in a separate incident collapsed in the street with chest pains.

Despite communication difficulties with the person, who has a learning disability, Billy provided emergency first aid before an ambulance arrived.

The second man was so grateful he later wrote to the teenager and described him as his ‘guardian angel’.

After receiving a medallion and a £250 cheque, Billy contributed it towards waterproof jackets and trousers for his unit.