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Police present 'young hero' with award

Posted on 30/04/09

police,constabulary,leicestershire policePolice present 'young hero' with awardMohammed celebrates his award with his mum Georgina, headteacher Catherine Stretton, paramedic Debbie Tweddle, PC Dan Saunders & his brothers

Mohammed celebrates his award with his mum Georgina, headteacher Catherine Stretton, paramedic Debbie Tweddle, PC Dan Saunders & his brothers

A nine-year-old boy has been presented with a Young Hero Award by officers from Welford Road local policing unit after he calmly dialled 999 when his mum collapsed at home.

Mohammed Chelbi's mum Georgina suffered an epileptic fit one morning, causing her to hit her head and lose consciousness. Mohammed called the emergency services and looked after his mum and four younger brothers until help arrived.

Police and paramedics were so impressed by Mohammed's actions that they presented him with a Young Hero Award in front of his classmates at Marriott Road Primary School in Leicester.

Mum Georgina Price, said: "He is a real gift from god. I am so proud of him and so thankful that he was there that morning.

"He remained calm, called for an ambulance, looked after his brothers and even rang my sister to let her know what had happened.

"I cried when he was handed the award. He really deserves it."

PC Dan Saunders from the Saffron Lane Estate neighbourhood team said: "It is great to see a young member of the community acting in such a responsible way. Mohammed is a credit to his mum, the school and the local community."

As part of the presentation during the school assembly, paramedics and the police stressed the importance of children being taught how to dial 999 and the information they would need to give such as their address.

East Midlands Ambulance Service paramedic, Debbie Tweddle, said: "We were pleased to support the police at this presentation, not only to recognise the action Mohammed took, but also so we could talk with the other children about the importance of keeping calm, knowing the 999 number and their address."

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