Constable Cameron Morton attended a top floor flat fire while on patrol alone. Despite the thick black smoke billowing from the building, PC Morton immediately made his way upstairs without any concern for his own safety. He found the man, who was suffering from smoke inhalation, and after rescuing him from the building went back to check there was no one else. Thanks to the prompt and courageous actions of the brave constable the elderly gentleman was able to make a full recovery.

Cameron was awarded his Brave @ Heart award by the First Minister Alex Salmond along with 13 other officers from across the country.

Congratulating the award winners, Chief Constable Sir Stephen House, said: “The Brave@Heart awards are an important recognition of the work of our officers. Policing is a highly valued public service — we exist to serve the public and to keep people safe. I am pleased that the excellent work of so many Police Scotland officers has been recognised for their commitment to their duty and their communities at these awards.