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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rebecca Thomas

Boy, 8, ‘calmly’ calls 999 after finding his mum unconscious at home

Ayaan Juman with call handler Rebecca Kelly after receiving an award for helping his mother get emergency care - (West Midlands Police)

An eight-year-old boy has been given an award by police for helping his mum get emergency care after finding her unconscious.

Ayaan Juman was alone when he found his mum, Mahabuba, on 30 November on the floor of their house in Soho, Birmingham, but remained calm.

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