Warwick businessman helps save a man's life - and now wants to raise awareness of suicide

The Warwick businessman sprang into action to help save a man's life last week - and now he wants to raise awareness of suicide.

Last Friday (February 5) Baabzi Miah, owner of Baabzi Takeaway in Coten End, was going about his day in Birmingham when he was approached for help at a nearby park.

They found a man in a bad way after he had tried to commit suicide.

Baabzi along with Trevor Ford and Noor Uddin all ran to help the man.

Baabzi said: "He was in a bad way.

"I called an ambulance while Trevor was administering CPR. I gave my phone to him and we swapped roles.

"Trevor was fearing the worst, that the young man was dead, but I kept going, I wasn't prepared to see him die, such a young guy with his whole life in front of him.

"We kept administering CPR while speaking with the paramedics.

"Out of the blue, like a miracle, a prayer answered, he started to breathe.

"The paramedics arrived, put an oxygen mask on and fitted something to his fractured neck and then got him on to a stretcher."

"Between the three of us, we helped save a life."

After his experience Baazbi wants to raise awareness about suicide.

He said: "Life is such a blessing, sometimes the day to day thoughts, anxiety and pressure lead us down some dark roads.

"This young man has a story, this young man maybe could have benefited from some form of support.

"What lead him to this decision I'll never know, but I do understand what the pressure can be like, the toll life can take."

Baazbi has himself suffered personal tragedy in his life and says he can relate to the struggles of life.

"I lost a son, I myself suffered mentally for a long time, and now thankfully by serving, by trying to give back I have found my true self again," he said.

"I only pray that this young man is blessed with the opportunity to relish and savor this gift called life.

"Every person is special, every person is irreplaceable to someone, just like this young man is to someone or some people.

"I feel strongly that we are taught to be too independent, that asking for help is a weakness. All anyone who is struggling needs to do is ask for help.

"It doesn't hurt to ask and it really doesn't hurt to show some love and care towards another person. It doesn't cost anyone anything.

"I feel contemplating suicide is actually an indirect result of feeling alone and abandoned, or that no one understands or is prepared to understand.

"Maybe they want someone to stop them and show them love and care.

"Things are sometimes difficult before they become easy. We need to share our experience and wisdom so others can benefit.

"I have felt lost, alone and harboured many dangerous thoughts that could have led to catastrophic decisions, but luckily I had people around me who shared the light.

"To anyone out there who is hurting, feeling alone, it's not a sign of weakness to ask for help Its a sign of strength."

For more information about help and support available go to: https://www.samaritans.org/