A Fife schoolgirl who helped save the life of a suicidal woman has been presented with a Royal Humane Society Award.
Fifteen-year-old Riah Holland, from Glenrothes, climbed over a safety barrier to try to stop the woman jumping off a 200ft high bridge into a river in May last year.
She was helped by police dog handler PC Paul McIlroy, who has also been recognised by the society.
Riah, 14 at the time, was walking on the New Bridge in Western Avenue, Glenrothes, with friend Kirsten Elder when they became aware of the women.
Despite the risk to herself, Riah climbed over the safety barrier and sat beside the woman to try to convince her not to jump, while Kirsten called the emergency services.
At one point Riah physically prevented the woman from jumping before she was joined by PC McIlroy.
The female again moved to jump but the teenager placed an arm around her and held the railing with her other arm.
By this point PC McIlroy had also climbed over the barrier and together they pulled the woman to safety.
This week they were presented with a certificate on vellum in recognition of their acts.
The awards were presented by Councillor Alf Patey, a member of Fife Council’s police, fire and safety committee, who also handed Riah a bouquet.
It was not the first time Riah has received an award in recognition of her actions that day.
Earlier this year she and Kirsten, both pupils at Glenwood High School, were among 50 Scots to be presented with Brave@Heart awards by First Minister Alex Salmond.