By Alesha Capone
A Williams Landing boy has become the youngest-ever recipient of the Lalor Hero Awards.
Eight-year-old Samarveer and his father Japinder Sandhu were last month recognised for their extensive volunteer work to help the community.
The pair, who have been volunteering with the United Sikhs for several years, helped prepare and deliver meals to people in need throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
And last year, Samarveer touched hearts when he visited Werribee Police station dressed in his police costume after four police officers were struck and killed by a truck on the Eastern Freeway at Kew.
Samarveer paid his respects at the station, asking the officers present if they could hold a minute of silence.