A QUICK-thinking 11-year-old who saved his little brother's life has been "knighted" in recognition of his bravery and courage.

Lewis Lewarne saved his five-year-old brother, Cameron, when he got over-excited playing on the computer and began to swallow his tongue.

The five-year-old started to cry and became breathless. Lewis saw that Cameron's tongue had gone to the back of his throat and put his finger under the tongue to pull it back out.

Lewis was nominated by his mum, Donna, and was chosen from hundreds of other children to receive a knighthood from King Arthur at Camelot Theme Park at Charnock Richard, near Chorley.

Mrs Lewarne, aged 32, said: "Lewis truly deserves this award. If he hadn't acted so quickly, we might not have Cameron with us. We are all very proud of him."

Lewis's dad Alan said: "He just reacted straight away by shouting us and pulling Cameron's tongue from the back of his throat. He had done it by the time we got upstairs."

Mr Lewarne, aged 32, of Sundridge Close, Deane, added that the whole family, including Lewis's other brother and sister Bradley, aged seven, and Helen, aged six, were all very proud.

Lewis was one of 38 children from all over the North-west and Yorkshire regions to receive this special award.

The annual search sets out to find children who have overcome personal difficulties, tried extra hard at school, or spent time helping others.

Hundreds of guests, including friends and family, watched as King Arthur presented Lewis with an honorary knighthood and a framed certificate.

Camelot Theme Park marketing manager Sandra Dempsey said: "Lewis is a very brave boy and it was a pleasure to see him rewarded for all his courage. The ceremony was very touching and it was lovely to meet his friends and family, who were obviously so proud of him."

After the ceremony, Lewis and his family enjoyed the rest of the day at Camelot and are now able to go back and visit whenever they want with their family season pass.

They will also be able to visit arrange other family tourist destinations with a Lancashire and Blackpool Family Fun Passport.