A neighbourhood warden has been praised for coming to the aid of pensioners during routine patrols.

Bradford Council’s Liz Bailey rescued an elderly lady who had fallen in Burley-in-Wharfedale and seven days later prevented a car running over a 93-year-old man.

The 43-year-old, who has been a warden for nearly two years, was patrolling with PCSO Andy Wade in Burley, when they heard a cry of distress. The pair ran to find an elderly lady who had fallen between the walls of her house and garage while moving a wheeled bin. She had been stuck there for about an hour.

After lifting the woman to her feet they took her home, made her something to eat and a cup of tea. She was not seriously injured but was shaken and bruised by the incident.

Her son Alistair Shand said he was grateful for their swift action: “If they hadn’t heard her cries for help and gone to her rescue, I dread to imagine what could have happened.

“They deserve the highest praise for what they did.”

Mrs Bailey, a former marketing and advertising manager, said: “I didn’t do anything more than anyone else would have done. We were just there at the right time.”

Seven days later Mrs Bailey was in Wilsden when she spotted a 4x4 reversing towards an elderly man. She rushed across the road to bang on the back of the vehicle to make it stop.

Coun Imran Hussain, deputy leader of Bradford Council, said they were proud of Mrs Bailey and PCSO Wade.

He said: “Both incidents go to highlight the full range of services provided by Bradford Council neighbourhood wardens and how they play a complete role in all aspects of community life.’’