A brave boy has been awarded by police for saving a teenage girl from three men who grabbed her and tried "to get her in their van".
Tiernan McCready has been presented with a PSNI badge of honour for his quick thinking actions last week.
Police said the little hero "reacted instantly" and led the girl to safety in a situation that would have left "most adults paralysed with shock".
A PSNI spokesperson added: “This is what a hero looks like.
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“Last week in the Bogside he saw three males grab an 18-year-old girl and try to get her in their van.
“Most adults would be paralysed in shock, confusion or fear and fail to act till it was too late. Tiernan reacted instantly and shouted at the males and led the girl away to safety.
“He then told his mum who rang police.
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“This could have been the start of a potentially serious and harrowing crime. That girl could have been your child, your family member.
“The Bogside, Brandywell, and The Fountain Neighbourhood Team presented Tiernan with a PSNI Badge of Honour - and some Malteasers. But this doesn’t go anywhere near to paying off the debt our community owes this boy.
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“Our youngsters often get a bad rep but remember the vast majority are brave and big hearted just like Tiernan.”
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