THREE students who rushed to the aid of an elderly woman who fell in the town centre have been praised for their efforts.

Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College students, Adam White, Calum Earl and Lauren Acton, saw the woman fall on Duke Street and immediately rushed to help her, dialling 999 and waiting with her for over an hour until paramedics arrived.

They managed to keep her calm by reassuring her, holding her hand and not leaving her side.

A few weeks later, the students were presented with gifts of a card and chocolates from the woman’s daughter, thanking them for their actions with the elderly woman, even comparing them to her grandchildren.

Ronald Murray, a passer-by who witnessed the event, also visited the College to commend the students.

He said: "Adam, Calum and Lauren are the definition of good Samaritans and deserve recognition for how they helped the woman."

Laurence Job, vice principal, said: "We've received comments from several members of the public applauding their actions and are grateful that people took time out of their day to inform us of what happened."