It was a fast delivery that even a Kwik-Fit fitter would have been proud of.

Baby Connor Anthony Peter Marlow made a speedy entrance into the world when he was delivered by his dad and granddad.

Dad Craig Marlow - a supervisor at Kwik-Fit in Thornbury - and granddad Norman Wood were told what to do by a calm 999 ambulance operator.

Connor was born at his parents' house at Tyersal Lane, Bradford, after the phone conversation with emergency medical dispatcher Matthew Hird, pictured holding Connor, in the control room at West Yorkshire Metropolitan Ambulance Service.

Connor's 26-year-old mum Laura had been in labour for most of the day but thought it was back ache.

The baby was already a week late but Laura said as it was her first child she didn't realise what was happening.

"I went into labour at 11pm but my contractions were not close enough together to be admitted to hospital," she said.

"Then I had a bath and things really started moving so I asked Craig to call my parents so they could follow us to hospital."

But when her parents Norman and Val Woods arrived from their home at Cutler Heights Lane at about 2am, they realised it was too late.

Craig said: "We could see the baby's head. I was in a bit of a panic but Laura's dad was great. I don't think I could have coped without him.

"We got Laura on the bed and called 999."

On the other end of the line, Matthew Hird, 31, called an ambulance but stayed to give advice.

Dispatchers are trained in basic first aid and their computer screen also gives information about what to do.

Mrs Marlow's waters had not broken so Connor was being born inside the amniotic sac.

He was delivered at 2.22am but Craig had to rip open the sac and untangle Connor from the umbilical cord.

"It was a very scary moment. I won't forget it," he said.

The ambulance arrived a few seconds after Connor had arrived, weighing 7lb 6oz.

He and his mum were checked by paramedics and a midwife and were allowed to stay at home after being given a clean bill of health.

Mr Hird said: "The phone was being handed back and forth between dad, granddad and grandma. I just tried to concentrate on what they were telling me and help them through the situation.

"I feel very privileged to have been part of it all."

Mr Wood said: "We can't thank Matthew enough. He was so reassuring.

"It's an experience I don't think any of the family will forget in a hurry."

Laura said her father was thrilled: "My dad's over the moon because he's going to have a special bond with his grandson," she said.

Connor's dad has recovered from the excitement but was expecting teasing from colleagues when he returns to his job.

"They're already calling me Dr Marlow," he said.