Teen Saves Baby Brother with First Aid | Leeds News

Leeds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

A 13-year-old hero named Maitham Ali saved his two-day-old brother from choking after the baby turned blue and stopped breathing — using life-saving first aid skills he learned through St John Ambulance Cadets. With calm precision, Maitham guided his mother through back blows that cleared the baby’s airway, bringing him back to life. His quick thinking prevented a tragic statistic: in England alone, 12 children under five died from choking between 2020 and 2024. Inspired by his bravery, Maitham is now reconsidering his future — shifting from archaeology toward medicine. His unit leader…