Boy, 7, saves parents from robbers

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A seven-year-old boy in the US who called emergency services while armed robbers threatened his parents, hugged and delivered a high five to the dispatcher who took his call.

The boy, identified only as Carlos, told reporters on Wednesday he remained calm during the ordeal because his mother used to make him practice dialing 911 in case of emergencies.

Carlos gave a hug to Los Angeles County Sheriff's dispatcher Monique Patino, who called the boy "my little hero."

The assailants invaded Carlos' home and held his parents at gunpoint on Tuesday while he and his six-year-old sister hid in a locked bathroom. He begged the dispatcher to "bring cops. A lot of them!... And bring soldiers, too."

The assailants left without stealing anything once they realised the boy had called for help. Police are looking for the suspects.

- AP