A service is set to be held in memory of a Second World War hero from Dereham.

Every year since 1989, a remembrance service has taken place for Private William O'Callaghan.

Pte O'Callaghan carried his injured comrade Bert Pooley to safety during the Le Paradis massacre of May 1940 - despite being injured himself.

The pair were the only survivors of the slaughter, which saw German soldiers gun down 97 captured soldiers from 2nd Battalion The Royal Norfolks, 1st battalion The Royal Scots and other units.

For more than 30 years, a service has been organised by Pte O’Callaghan’s son, Dennis.

This year's commemoration will take place from 11am on Sunday, May 22, at William O’Callaghan Place in Dereham, close to the junction adjoining Becclesgate and Swaffham Road.

A number of events to mark the massacre's 80th anniversary had been planned for 2020, but were postponed due to coronavirus.

Proceedings remained low-key last year, but a busier programme has been planned for 2022.