Six years after a shocking act of violence at London’s Tate Modern gallery, the family of the young French boy who was thrown from the 10th floor has shared an update that is nothing short of extraordinary. Once fighting for his life, the boy—affectionately called “our little knight” by his family—has made remarkable strides in his recovery, defying initial expectations and inspiring supporters around the world.
The attack, which occurred on August 4, 2019, left the then six-year-old with life-altering injuries. According to Sky News, the child suffered a bleed on the brain and multiple broken bones after being hurled from the 100-foot (30-meter) viewing platform by Jonty Bravery, a 17-year-old living in supported accommodation. Bravery, who has autism, was allowed out unsupervised at the time. He pleaded guilty to attempted murder and was sentenced to 15 years in prison in 2020.
In the aftermath, the boy’s survival was itself considered miraculous. But as the years passed, updates from his family painted a picture of perseverance and hope. The most recent reports, shared on October 27, 2025, reveal that the boy, now a pre-teen, is not only surviving but thriving in ways that seemed impossible in those early days.
“Our little knight had long set himself the goal of being able to run, jump, and swim again,” his family explained in an update posted on their GoFundMe page and reported by ITV News. “He can’t do it like other children his age, of course, but we can no longer describe what he does in any other way than by saying it’s running, jumping, and swimming. It’s different—only over a few meters or a very small height—but it’s an incredible achievement.”
This journey has not been without its challenges. The boy’s memory skills remain limited, but the family says they are “functional and still improving,” allowing him to acquire general knowledge at his own pace and increasingly be included with other children. He now attends a local school, though his ongoing rehabilitation means he can only participate in half of his classes. According to LADbible, he requires 10 rehabilitation sessions per week—a schedule that has prompted the family to consider moving to find a school better suited to his needs.
Physical milestones have been celebrated with equal joy. One particularly poignant achievement this past summer was a 2.5-hour tricycle ride to the seaside, a goal the boy set for himself with his father. The family recounted the experience: “As we live a few kilometers from the sea, they had set their final goal of having a picnic at the beach and then returning. After several progressive training sessions, they finally completed their 2.5 hour journey. They returned exhausted but delighted. Mission accomplished!”
Safety remains a top priority. The boy practices on his adapted tricycle with his father by his side, as splints attached to the pedals mean he cannot get on or off the bike by himself. Despite these precautions, the sense of accomplishment is palpable. As his family shared with The Mirror, “He’s also maturing, and thanks to his work with the psychomotor therapist, he now allows himself to relax. Previously, to compensate for his weakness on the left side, he kept his right side constantly tense, which caused him pain. Today, our pre-teen (we have to face the facts, he’s not a little boy anymore) has understood that he needs to give himself breaks; we need to remind him less.”
His cognitive and social progress has been equally significant. The family notes that as his memory and endurance improve, he is able to engage more with other children. “His memory skills are still very limited, but they are functional and still improving, so he is acquiring a general knowledge at his own pace, which increasingly allows him to be included with other children,” the family wrote, as reported by ITV News and LADbible.
Yet, the road to recovery is far from over. Early in 2026, the boy is scheduled to undergo another major operation that will require him to be immobilized for nearly two months. The family acknowledges the difficulty of this upcoming milestone but remains optimistic. “Indeed, he will have to be immobilized again for nearly two months in early 2026. This is an essential step for him to progress further and reduce his pain, but we know it will be a difficult milestone to overcome,” they said, as quoted by The Mirror. The boy is understandably apprehensive about the operation, but the surgeon has reassured him that the progress he’s made so far is a strong foundation for even greater gains afterward.
The family’s journey has been supported by an outpouring of generosity. Their GoFundMe campaign, established by a British supporter, has raised over £476,000 from more than 14,000 donors. These funds have been crucial in covering the costs of rehabilitation, adaptive equipment, and the search for a school that can accommodate his demanding therapy schedule.
Reflecting on the years since the attack, the family continues to express gratitude for the support they’ve received and the resilience their son has shown. “The coming months promise to be busy, but we will continue to devote all our energy to our little knight, who is always so courageous,” they wrote in their latest update. They’ve promised to keep supporters informed as the next chapter of his recovery unfolds.
The story of the “Little Knight” is one of unimaginable trauma, but also of hope, determination, and the power of community. As his family looks ahead to another operation and the ongoing search for the right educational environment, they remain steadfast in their commitment to giving their son the best possible future. And as the boy pedals his tricycle, runs a few steps, or splashes in the water, he reminds everyone watching that even the smallest victories can be monumental.
This remarkable recovery—shared in updates by outlets such as Sky News, ITV News, The Mirror, and LADbible—stands as a testament to the boy’s courage, his family’s unwavering support, and the kindness of strangers determined to help a young survivor reclaim his childhood.
