Police officers have been praised for their heroic actions after breaking into a burning flat to rescue an unconscious man.

Officers on patrol in Kensington & Chelsea were flagged down in Roland Gardens, SW10, after a fire broke out in a flat shortly before midnight on Saturday (April 11).

Officers forced entry to the flat and rescued a man who was unconscious inside. There were no other people present.

London Fire Brigade attended and dealt with the blaze and London Ambulance Service took the man to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation. His condition is not believed to be serious.

Four officers were also treated by paramedics for the effects of smoke inhalation - they have all now returned to duty.

Inspector Chris Downs said: "These officers acted with great courage. Their quick thinking and heroic actions in entering a burning flat and rescuing the occupant have averted a potentially lethal situation.

"This incident demonstrates the bravery shown by police officers as they go about their daily business."