A young boy seriously injured after being thrown from the 10th floor of the Tate Modern art gallery in London seven years ago has been discharged from hospital following further brain surgery. The unnamed French child, now around 13 years old, has returned to school and resumed rehabilitation, according to a family update published on 31 July.
The boy was just six years old when teenager Jonty Bravery threw him from the viewing platform in August 2019. The 100ft (30m) fall caused a brain haemorrhage, multiple broken bones, and life-changing injuries. In January 2026, he underwent a significant brain operation that kept him in hospital until July.
His family, who affectionately call him the “Little Knight,” shared the news on a GoFundMe page that has raised more than £536,000 for his recovery. They said: “We wanted to let you know that our little knight has finally left the hospital!”
Return to school and rehabilitation
The family explained that his hospital stay was kept as short as possible because their son was becoming disheartened and kept asking when he could return to class and see his friends. They said: “It was a great joy for him to return to school shortly before the summer holidays; since the lessons were well-tailored to his needs and challenges, he was able to start learning again, and reuniting with his teachers and classmates put a smile back on his face.”
He has resumed private therapies near his new school, including speech therapy, neuropsychology, and orthoptics, which were interrupted during his hospital stay. His physiotherapy has intensified; although he can take a few steps with a walker, his left leg remains weak, and he is apprehensive about putting weight on it.
Summer plans and family gratitude
The family plans to use the summer for adapted swimming lessons, an intensive physiotherapy programme, and math tutoring to help him catch up on missed school. They said: “But since our little knight is so determined and brave, none of this scares him.”
To celebrate the end of his hospital treatment, they treated him to a tandem paragliding flight and a week-long seaside getaway with friends from the Éclaireurs de France and his special needs educator, with a pirate theme.
The family expressed gratitude to supporters who have donated to the GoFundMe page, which has collected over £536,000.
Background of the attack
Jonty Bravery, who was 17 at the time and living in supported accommodation, admitted attempted murder and was sentenced in 2020 to a minimum of 15 years in prison. The attack shocked the nation and raised questions about supervision of young offenders in care.
The boy’s recovery has been closely followed by well-wishers, and his return to school marks a significant milestone in his long journey. His family’s update highlights both the challenges and the triumphs of his rehabilitation.
