AN Acton boy with special educational needs has drawn praise for attending to a man with a suspected head injury.

Y11 pupil Hussein is a Year 11 pupil at North West London Independent School, an independent day school in Acton for children with social, emotional and mental health needs or an autism condition.

The unexpected turn of events required Hussein to act quickly and decisively when he came across the injured man lying on the pavement with a head wound.

Hussein dialled 999 for an ambulance and gave directions to the scene.

Daniel Prasch, who teaches at Kensington Aldridge Academy, was walking past as the incident unfolded and said Hussein had showed excellent judgement. “

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“He was very helpful and confident in talking to everyone, including the injured man, and was a huge help to him personally,” said Mr Prasch.

Hussein removed his shirt to use as a bandage to help stop the bleeding, remaining cool and calm throughout, while Mr Prasch obtained a first aid kit.

“Hussein possibly helped to save the man’s life,” said the teahcxer

The man was subsequently transferred to A&E by ambulance.

Mr Prasch couldn’t speak highly enough of Hussein and telephoned North West London Independent School to commend his actions.

Co-head teacher Kevin Parker said: “We teach pupils the importance of being involved in their community.  We support pupils to develop as leaders. 

“However, we cannot control how they act in their own time.  With no-one to guide Hussein at the scene, this young man has displayed a gigantic spirit in attending to an injured man, who was overlooked by most adults that day.

“The future looks bright if Hussein represents the next generation of adults in our community.”

Hussein’s parents are also proud of what their son did.

Hussein, who has since been elected president of his school’s Student Council, said: “When I saw the man on the floor, my body just moved on its own. I didn’t think twice.”