Off-duty Burnley nurse hailed hero after helping boy (8) with head injuries

Police have praised the quick-thinking actions of an off-duty nurse who came to the aid of an eight-year-old boy who suffered an injury to his head.
Police took the boy to urgent care in BurnleyPolice took the boy to urgent care in Burnley
Police took the boy to urgent care in Burnley

The incident happened yesterday evening (Friday).

A spokesman for Burnley and Padiham Police said: "PCSO Barnes and Jackson came across an eight-year-old boy whose head had collided with a wall this evening .

"The young boy was safely escorted to urgent care at Burnley and is being treated with his wound. We would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to Jade, the off-duty nurse who stopped and assisted with his head injuries. Jade this is the second time you have come to our assistance, much appreciated."