Hot shot youngster Conor Sagar has not won any trophies in his brief footballing career.

But the 11-year-old netted 12 pristine Second World War medals during a kick about in the street.

Conor was retrieving a wayward shot when he discovered the stash hidden behind a garage.

The St William's Roman Catholic Primary pupil is now worried that they may have been stolen from an ageing war hero and is keen that they are returned to their rightful owner.

Conor, of Bullroyd Avenue, Girlington, said: "I am worried that an old man has lost them and could die from a broken heart.

"If someone has earned these medals by serving their country it is important they get them back as soon as possible."

The discovery capped a prolific weekend for the soccer mad youngster who was named man-of-the-match for Sandy Lane Under 11s in their game against Cullingworth on Saturday.

The medals were awarded for wartime service between 1939 and 1944 and are mounted on two ribbons.

They were inside a plain black bank bag with the name Mr Crossley scribbled on the side.

Conor's grandmother Eileen Ward, 53, of Royd Wood, Cullingworth, said: "The medals are in mint condition.

"It looks like they have been hidden behind the garage deliberately but they do not look as if they have been there that long."

A spokesman for Bradford North police said she appreciated Conor's public-spirited actions. "The police will make efforts to find the medals' owners," she said.

Anyone who recognises the medals should call the Telegraph & Argus on (01274) 705296.