'Police-obsessed' three-year-old boy is hailed a 'hero' after calling 999 when his mother collapsed at home

Published: 14:52, 11 August 2026 | Updated: 14:55, 11 August 2026 A heroic three-year-old boy reacted quickly to potentially save his mother's life when she collapsed at home. 'Police-obsessed' James dialled 999 when his mother Georgia suddenly fell unconscious and didn't wake up. She had suffered postural hypotension - a drop in blood pressure - and dehydration. Despite his young age, James was able to reach West Yorkshire Police and describe to a call handler that his mother was in trouble. Audio from the call showed the moment young James spoke to Jen the call handler, giving his name and telling her how his mother was not 'waking up'. During the minute-long call, Georgia fortunately regained consciousness and James was praised for his quick thinking. For his bravery, the toddler was also gifted a helicopter, which was presented to him by PC Jordan Kassim and PC Charlotte Wright. His parents, Georgia and father Jake, said they are both 'so proud' of their young son and are urging other parents to have conversations with their children about 999 calls and when to use them in emergencies.  Three-year-old James reacted quickly to potentially save his mother's life when she collapsed at home Georgia (left) said her son James' actions potentially saved her life PC Kassim and PC Wright presented James with a toy helicopter for his bravery and quick thinking  Georgia said: 'He is an incredible little boy, and we still can't believe he managed to do it and recognised the emergency that was happening. 'He potentially saved my life as I didn't know how long I was going to be passed out for. 'I hope this encourages other parents to consider having the same conversation with their children because it's so important to teach them while they're young and it could be lifesaving.' James' parents decided to teach him how to call 999 in an emergency following a visit to Sheffield's Emergency Services Museum after she became worried if she fell ill while she was pregnant. Call handler Jen said it was a 'call she will never forget'. Operations Chief Inspector Louise Kent said: 'Thanks to James' perception and understanding of the situation in front of him, the call handler was able to do just that and adapted her language and tone to ensure she offered calm and reassurance to James in what must have been a frightening incident. 'She was able to assess the situation in front of her and deploy officers to Georgia's address, allowing her to seek medical treatment and James' parents should rightly be proud of him for his actions on that day. 'I am incredibly proud to work alongside our call handler Jen, who managed this incident so well.'