A HAMPSHIRE man ran to the rescue of a neighbour who had stabbed in the chest with a screwdriver, saving his life.

Jonathan Waterhouse, from Gosport, was outside his home when he heard a resident crying for help who had been stabbed several times and was bleeding heavily when trying to stop a man breaking into a house.

Jonathan gave life-saving first aid and stayed with the man throughout his emergency treatment when paramedics arrived.

He has now been recognised for his heroism by police at an annual awards ceremony.

It comes as Hampshire police officers, staff and members of the public were honoured for their bravery and dedication to serving their community at the ceremony at their headquarters in Netley.

Despite the threat of the attacker possibly coming back, Jonathan stayed with the victim, and was presented with an award to acknowledge his actions at the Chief Constable awards.

Chief Constable Olivia Pinkney presented the awards that recognised the acts of heroism and determination to protect others.

Andrew Miles, 35, pleaded guilty for having a bladed article, unlawful wounding and damaging property and was sentenced to 28 months in prison.

Ms Pinkney said: “It is my honour to recognise these acts of professionalism, courage and dedication which have saved lives, protected our homes and supported those who are most in need.

“It is encouraging to know that there are so many people within our force and within our communities who are committed to making Hampshire a better place to live and work.”

The awards were given for a variety of reasons, including training around mental health and keeping calm in aiding a dying man.

PC Philip Roberston and PC Karen Stevenson from the Totton and Havant roads policing unit were recognised for professionalism and a calm response in helping a pedestrian after a collision on the A3 in June last year.

The officers together managed to begin CPR after Alexander Kaiser ran out in front of a car on the dual carriageway, and remained clear and calm on the radio, despite the distressed friends of the man being at the scene.

After 23 minutes of first aid, Andrew Kaiser was pronounced dead a short time later.

Nick Foote, who works in the force control room was recognised for his work in training other officers around various mental health issues.

As an acting mental ill-health liaison officer, he attends regular training, but decided to train his fellow staff himself, so far teaching 500 staff and officers, most of which is done in his own time.

Superintendent Paul Bartolomeo said: “I really feel that the huge amount of work that Nick has put in to deliver such a massively worthwhile product deserves special recognition. We have had nothing but positive feedback.”

Ms Pinkey said: “It fills me with great pride to present these awards to my officers, staff and those members of the public who have all gone above and beyond for the benefit of others.”