A couple from Weston have been given a bravery award - for risking their own lives to help a victim of domestic abuse.

Wendy Chambers and Stephen Thornton helped the badly hurt woman inside their home, but were then also targeted by David Heron, who threw Stephen to the ground and jumped on his legs.

Heron's since been jailed for eight years.

Stephen told Nova News he was 'overwhelmed' to be given the award by the North Somerset Against Domestic Abuse charity:

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