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A six-year-old boy has died after suffering a head injury in a fall, prompting a heartfelt tribute to the headteacher at his school.
Mohammed Yasin Uddin, who went to Marlborough Primary School in Small Heath, Birminghamhe was described as a “wonderful and much-loved student”.
He is understood to have suffered a head injury in a fall this week, but details of what happened have not been released. The school says that the pastoral team supports other students.
Razia Ali, chief executive, said: “Our school community is devastated by the tragic death of one of our wonderful and much-loved pupils.
“Jasin was an incredibly helpful, kind and caring student who brought a smile to the face of everyone who met him.
“I know I speak for everyone when I say that I will miss him very much. All our thoughts and prayers are with Yasin’s family and friends.
“Our dedicated pastoral team are fully supporting all our pupils and colleagues as we come to terms with this very sad loss.
“We will consider an appropriate way of commemorating Jasin at an appropriate time and after speaking with his family.”
In Birmingham they prayed for a schoolboy.