James Frewin has been crowned U17 National boys epee champion.

The City of Freemen’s School pupil won six round robin matches and five direct elmination bouts at Sheffield National Institute of Sport, beating the pre-tournament favourite 15-14 in the final.

Frewin, who also won the National Public Schools Championships in Nottingham in March, was presented with a medal, trophy and ceremonial sword.

On Sunday, he finished eighth in the National U20 Championships before being knocked out by the eventual winner.