A PLUMBER who saved his best friend’s life after he suffered a potentially-fatal electric shock has been honoured.

Luke Whybrow, who runs LA Plumbing and Heating, was drilling through a wall to fit a tap outside when he touched a live copper pipe.

A life-threatening 40 amps of electricity ran through his body.

Ross Dobson, who has been- Luke’s best friend since they were at Stanway School, came to his aid.

To find out more, see Wednesday's Gazette