A police officer who helped save the life of a 14-year-old boy found near a bus stop with a deep stab wound to the chest has been recognised at an awards ceremony.

Police Constable Kristopher Payne was presented with a Royal Humane Society Certificate of Commendation following his heroics in Shepherd’s Bush at the beginning of the year.

PC Payne, based with Hammersmith and Fulham Police, identified the injury sustained by the teenager, in Goldhawk Road on January 5, and administered first aid before paramedics arrived.

The London Ambulance Service (LAS) also praised the officer’s quick thinking and first aid.

Police had been alerted to a stabbing in the road, at the junction with Ashchurch Grove, on January 5 at around 7.50pm, with PC Payne one of the first to respond.

He identified the boy had sustained a serious and particularly deep stab wound to the upper chest, and noticed the 14-year-old’s condition was deteriorating as he struggled to breath.

Taking into account the boy’s symptoms and severity of the wound, PC Payne correctly concluded he had sustained a sucking chest wound to his upper left thorax.

He removed bandaging and replaced it with a specialised dressing called Russell chest seal.

PC Kristopher Payne (left) is presented with his Royal Humane Society Certificate of Commendation by the Met's Deputy Commissioner Craig Mackey

The officer then conducted a secondary survey of the teenager to ensure that there were no other injuries which could have been overlooked.

He continued to monitor the teenager's condition, who remained conscious and breathing, until London Ambulance Service (LAS) arrived and took him into its care.

The boy was taken to a central London hospital by paramedics with his injury being classed as "potentially life-threatening". He has since made a recovery and been discharged from hospital.

LAS made contact with Met Police following the incident, requesting thanks be passed onto the officer who administered "very good" first aid on scene, maximising the teenager’s care.

PC Payne received his commendation from Deputy Commissioner Craig Mackey at a ceremony held at Empress State Building, near Earl’s Court, last Thursday (October 26).

Ravenscourt Park
Police had previously said the teenager had been attacked in Ravenscourt Park

The stabbing allegedly happened in Ravenscourt Park, Hammersmith. Two 16-year-olds have been charged with GBH with intent.

They are due to appear at Highbury Youth Court on February 12 2018.

The Royal Humane Society is a charity that grants awards for acts of bravery in the saving of human life and, also, for the restoration of life by resuscitation.

The Royal Humane Society is a charity that grants awards for acts of bravery in the saving of human life and, also, for the restoration of life by resuscitation.

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