Sir.-I wish to express my extreme thanks to the two young lads who came to the aid of my 27-year-old daughter on Monday, December 20.

Her flat in Carmicheal Way, Basingstoke, was destroyed by a fire a couple of weeks ago, and she returned to the scene in a distressed state and required medical attention.

The youths, aged 12 and 13, who I only know as Darryl and Jake, comforted my daughter and waited for the arrival of the ambulance.

These boys showed extreme kindness and empathy.

They must be a great credit to their parents.

-A very grateful mother, Basingstoke.