At seven years old Muhammed Ali has become West Midlands Police's youngest hero after receiving an award from the force for bravery. The youngster, from Balsall Heath, in Birmingham, showed courage beyond his years when he put himself between a group of terrifying armed robbers who raided his home.
He was awoken suddenly in the middle of the night by the sound of the front door of his family’s home being kicked open before entering and demanding Asian gold jewellery.
One of the raiders even grabbed his baby brother, threatening to hurt the child if his mother didn't co-operate.
Undeterred, brave Muhammad ran to his mum's side, shouting at the men to leave her alone - an action which detectives believe left the attackers stunned enough to flee the scene empty-handed.
West Midlands Police Chief Inspector, Phil Radbourne, said: “It must have been scary but Muhammed’s first instinct was to protect his mum - his actions were extremely brave and undoubtedly left the burglars stunned.
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.”
