A YOUNGSTER proved to be a miniature hero when he dialled 999 after his mother fell and cut her head open.

Kian Baggaley, aged five, immediately telephoned his great-grandmother for help before calling the emergency services when his mother, Donna, fainted and banged her head.

The Brandwood Primary School pupil was given instructions by the operator and was able to give his mother's name, age, address and explain what had happened.

Despite crying when he spoke to his great-grandmother, little Kian remained calm when making the 999 call.

He then opened the front door for the paramedics and waited by his mother's side at their home in Daubhill.

The Year One pupil has been hailed a hero at school where he was presented with a special certificate for his bravery and his quick-thinking actions were discussed in assembly.

His mother Donna, aged 24, was not seriously hurt in the accident which happened when she fainted and fell against a brick fireplace.

She did not need to go to hospital and despite suffering a cut to her head, is now back at work.

Donna said: "It's very lucky that Kian happened to be off school that day because he wasn't so well either.

"I could feel myself becoming dizzy, called to Kian and then passed out.

"Kian has always been good at memorising telephone numbers and we've always discussed what to do in an emergency, but I'm very proud of him because he was ever so mature when he was speaking to the operator.

"Before the paramedics came, he sat with me and stroked my hair."

Kian, an only child, said: "I was a bit frightened, but not really because I just knew to ring 999 and to phone my great-grandma. Then I sat and rubbed my mum's face because she was still on the floor and couldn't move.

"Everyone has been really pleased with me at school and got me presents and stickers for my jumper."

Year one teacher Nina Makin said: "He is a quiet, lovely little boy and we all think he has been very brave."