THE heroic actions of two Dudley teenagers have rewarded.

Louis Price and Jack Goodman were walking through Wrens Nest Nature Reserve in September when they stumbled across a 15-year-old girl.

The girl, who was pregnant and reported missing, was believed to be suicidal.

“We were doing something for our homework when we came across someone who was in need of help," said Louis, aged 13.

"She was on the ground and we saw blood on her arm. She was in an unresponsive state and found it hard to talk.

"We gave her some water. She’d been there since 8am and we found her about 4pm."

The boys immediately called the police and offered to meet officers at the entrance.

They then helped guide the officers across the wet shrubland in fading light so the girl could be located as soon as possible.

The distressed teenager was found at one of the highest points of the nature reserve and was in need of medical treatment.

The kind pair also offered to meet paramedics at the entrance so no-one got lost and there was no delay in offering her assistance on the cold evening.

Their actions saw them scoop the Outstanding Young Citizen of the Year award at last night's West Midlands Outstanding Citizens' Awards, held at Edgbaston Cricket Club.

Speaking after the awards, David Jamieson, West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, said: "It was a truly inspirational evening.

"It's a pleasure to meet these local 'heroes'.

"I'd like to offer my sincere congratulations and thanks to all - they are a true credit to the West Midlands."