Four-year-old boy saves classmate's life

'Doctor' Harvey, I presume...four-year-old hero Credit: Kay Price

A four-year-old boy has been nicknamed 'Dr Harvey' at his school after he saved a girl's life.

Little Harvey Price was hailed a hero for rescuing his classmate Aniya after she started choking on her lunchtime sandwich. Harvey didn't panic when food became lodged in the throat of Aniya Williams as she ate lunch in the school hall.

He jumped from his seat at the table and slapped her on the back until the the food came clear.

Watch: Hannah Thomas reports from Pantside Primary School

Harvey is now the toast of dinner ladies at Pantside Primary School, in Newbridge, South Wales, who have started calling him Dr Harvey. They bought him a pop-up pirate game as a present for his actions.

His mum Kay Price, 30, couldn't be prouder.

Proud: mum Kay with her heroic son Harvey Credit: Kay Price
Rescue scene: Pantside Primary School in Newbridge Credit: google image

Aniya's mum Sinead Williams, 23, said her daughter didn't understand how serious the situation could have been. They've thanked Harvey and his family for saving her life.