A PCSO who helped to save a man’s life after he had collapsed at Manchester Airport has been given a prestigious award.

PCSO Marc Brooks was presented with the Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society Award at a ceremony at Accrington Town Hall.

The 24-year-old was waiting for a flight, which had been delayed in last year’s volcanic ash crisis.

He said: “When faced with a situation like this, you just do what you can to help.

“I was really pleased I could help the man and am happy to have been recognised.”

Chief Superintendent Bob Eastwood said: “Marc has shown great skill and composure in a very challenging situation.

"I am extremely proud of what he has achieved and he is a credit to both the constabulary and the community.”