Muhammad Yaseen Uddin, died after an accident at school. Photo / Go FundMe
Muhammad Yaseen Uddin, died after an accident at school. Photo / Go FundMe
A 6-year-old boy died in the UK after he was sent home from school with “just a bump”.
Muhammad Yaseen Uddin, known as Yaseen, was sent home last Tuesday from Marlborough Primary School in Small Heath, Birmingham, the Daily Mail reported.
The school called Yaseen’s mother and asked her to pick him up, reassuring her that it was “just a bump” on the head and “nothing serious”.
He was sent to bed that night with a dose of liquid paracetamol but when his mother went to rouse Yaseen the following morning, the little boy wouldn’t wake up.
Yaseen’s heartbroken dad told the Daily Mail he was “a bright, joyful spirit and he was a beautiful, kind-hearted little boy who passed away in his sleep”.
Muhammad Yaseen Uddin, died after an accident at school. Photo / GpFundMe
Simriel Uddin said his wife had been reassured by the school that his son’s injury was not serious and the pair had stopped to pick up some grapes, which he snacked on while he watched television.
Later that evening Yaseen, the youngest of five children, enjoyed some of his sister’s birthday cake before going to bed.
Simriel Uddin left early the next morning for work before his wife called to say she could not wake their son.
“I asked them ‘Where is my son?’ And they said he was in hospital ... so they take me there,” he said.
“I see him there and they are doing what they can, but he’s gone, he’s gone.’”
“I feel let down [by] the school,” Uddin said, adding he has found comfort in his Muslim faith.
“It is written, as a Muslim, that when your time comes, your time comes,” Uddin added.
The school’s executive head teacher Razia Ali told the Independent: “Our school community has been left devastated by the tragic passing of one of our wonderful and much-loved pupils.
“Yaseen was an incredibly helpful, kind and caring pupil who brought a smile to the face of everyone who came across him,” Ali added.
“I know I speak for everyone when I say he will be deeply missed. All our thoughts and prayers are with Yaseen’s family and friends.
“Our dedicated pastoral team is providing full support to all our pupils and colleagues as we come to terms with this very sad loss.”
“We will consider a suitable way to commemorate Yaseen at an appropriate time and after discussion with his family.”
A GoFundMe page has been set up by Simriel Uddin to help build a mosque in his son’s memory.
