A quick-thinking Shotts retailer who helped a customer in distress has been recognised with a top industry award.
Spider senses tingling, Alison hotfooted it to the gentleman’s house to check on his welfare. She was right to have been alarmed.Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.
With no key with which to access the house, Alison reassured him through the letterbox before calling the emergency services, who had to knock down the front door to get in.“No one else would have noticed that he was missing for hours more, maybe even days,” Alison said. “I’ll always check on them and make sure they’re okay or if they need help with anything. It’s just what I do.