Staff at Leek's branch of Aldi have received praise from a local mum for helping her daughter who was "covered in blood" after suffering a nosebleed in the supermarket.

A big thankyou has been given to the staff at the local supermarket for going the extra mile yesterday (Monday) when they helped the girl.

A post on social media form the girl's mum, praising the staff for their help has since received hundreds of 'likes' and comments.

It said: "I'd like to give a big shout out to the staff at Aldi for helping my husband with my daughter yesterday, when she started with a nose bleed.

"The staff closed two tills and helped to clean her up as she was covered in blood and upset.

"The manager took her in to the back so she could wash her hands. A big thank you to you all."

Local residents also commented their praise for the helpful staff members, with one saying: "Hope she is ok now bless her. A big thank you to the staff for being so kind to her. Well done Aldi."

Another added: "Yes staff in most of Leek's shops are great, well done Aldi, hope the little girl is ok."

While a third commented: "Well done to the staff, I hope your daughter is much better now."