A BRADFORD police officer has been named as Britain's bravest bobby at a glittering awards ceremony in London.

PC Sean Cannon was recognised by the Royal Humane Society for his putting his life on the line to rescue a family from a fierce fire in Undercliffe in June last year.

PC Cannon bravely went into the house on Westfield Terrace five times, beating choking smoke and flames to carry out four children and their great aunt.

In recognition of his heroic efforts, PC Cannon was presented with two awards by Princess Alexandra, the Royal Humane Society Bronze medal and the Society’s Police medal, which is awarded annually for the Police Officer from the UK who has shown the greatest gallantry during the previous year.

A colleague who was with PC Cannon at the scene, PCSO Simon Meakin, was also awarded one of the Society’s Certificates of Commendation for his part in the rescue.

The officers had been on call when they heard shouting and screaming and saw an 11-year-old boy, Daniel Herak, jumping from a window of the house shouting: "Fire, fire."

Speaking to the Telegraph & Argus in the aftermath of the incident, PC Cannon said: "I just didn't think about it, all the adrenalin was pumping. I just did what I had to."

The presentations followed recommendations from West Yorkshire Police that the two officers should receive awards.

Dee Collins, Temporary Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police, attended the event and described PC Cannon as "amazing" and an "inspiration."

She tweeted: "So incredibly proud to be present to see PC Sean Cannon receiving the Royal Humane Society Annual Police Medal #whatastar"

The West Yorkshire Police Federation also spoke of their pride on social media.

A post on its Twitter account read: "A humble man who did an extraordinary brave and selfless act. A credit to WYP."