Seven year old Muhammed Ali has emerged as a hero, after saving his mother from armed robbers who raided his Birmingham home. He has now become West Midland Police's youngest hero after picking up an award from the Force for his bravery.
The youngster was sleeping on 2nd October last year, when he heard the front door of his family home being kicked open. He jolted from his bed and ran downstairs to see his mother being rounded on by masked men, demanding for Asian gold jewellery. One of the cruel raiders grabbed hold of his baby brother and threatened to hurt him unless she handed over valuables.
Little Muhammed ran to his mum’s aid and shouted at the men to leave her alone − that detectives believe shocked the raiders so much, that they fled the scene soon after.
Chief Insp Phil Radbourne reportedly said: “It must have been scary but Muhammed’s first instinct was to run towards the men and to protect his mum - his actions were extremely brave and undoubtedly left the burglars stunned.
“Moments later they left empty-handed and Muhammed, his mum and his baby brother all escaped unhurt, though they were understandably very shaken by the ordeal.
“I’m delighted we’ve recognised Muhammed’s bravery with a Chief Constable’s Young Persons Award; he can be rightly proud of himself.”
