Tate Modern Boy’s Miracle Recovery Journey
A young boy thrown from Tate Modern in 2019 makes an incredible recovery — he can now run, jump, swim, and even cycle again.
A young French boy who was thrown 100 feet (30 meters) from the 10th floor of London’s Tate Modern in 2019 has made remarkable progress and is now able to run, jump, and swim again.
The child, affectionately called “our little knight” by his family, suffered a brain hemorrhage and multiple broken bones after he was randomly attacked by Jonty Bravery, then 17 years old. Bravery, who has autism, was living in supervised housing at the time but had been allowed to go out alone.
During his trial, Bravery admitted to attempted murder and was sentenced to 15 years in prison. The court heard that he had planned to kill a stranger chosen at random.
Despite sustaining life-threatening injuries and spending months in intensive care, the boy survived the fall. Six years later, his family shared an emotional update saying he has made extraordinary progress.
This summer, he accomplished a personal goal of cycling from his home to the seaside — a journey lasting about two and a half hours. Although he faces another major operation early next year that will keep him recovering for two months, his parents say he can once again enjoy running, jumping, and swimming.
Reflecting on the summer, the boy’s family shared that he had been able to practice cycling at home on his adapted tricycle, always with his father beside him to ensure safety since the splints are fixed to the pedals and he cannot mount or dismount alone.
Because they live only a few kilometers from the coast, father and son set themselves a goal — to ride to the beach, enjoy a picnic, and return home. After a series of gradual training rides, they finally completed the 2.5-hour journey, coming back tired but thrilled. “Mission accomplished,” the family said proudly.
They explained that although their son’s memory remains quite limited, he continues to learn and improve. “He’s building general knowledge at his own pace, which helps him take part more and more with other children,” they said. With help from his psychomotor therapist, he has learned to relax and better understand his limits.
“Now that he’s a pre-teen — we have to admit he’s no longer a little boy — he knows when to take breaks, and we don’t have to remind him as often,” his parents added.
Despite his progress, the family must relocate again to find a middle school that can accommodate his demanding rehabilitation schedule. “He still has ten therapy sessions each week, so he can only attend half his classes. We’re looking for a school that offers a flexible timetable, even if it means moving,” they explained.
Their son, whom they lovingly call our little knight, had long dreamed of being able to run, jump, and swim again. “It’s not the same as before — only a few meters or small jumps — but it’s an incredible achievement,” the family said. “We’re grateful he reached this milestone before his next surgery.”
That operation, scheduled for early 2026, will be an important step in his development. Although he feels nervous about it, doctors have assured him that his current progress will make the results even better.
The update was shared through their GoFundMe page, which has raised over £476,000 to support his recovery. “The months ahead will be busy, but we’ll keep giving all our energy to our little knight, who
