Mr PitBull@MrPitbull07
Nine-year-old Tiernan McCready was walking home from football in Derry when he saw something that didn’t feel right.
Nearby, three men were trying to force an 18-year-old girl into a van.
Most people would have frozen in fear.
Tiernan didn’t.
Even though he was scared, the young boy started shouting and ran closer to the scene, drawing attention to what was happening. The sudden noise and interruption caused the men to panic and flee.
The girl was able to escape.
Tiernan then helped her get to safety and alerted his mother so the police could be called.
Later, Tiernan admitted he had been frightened the entire time, but said he knew he could not just stand there and do nothing.
Police praised the boy’s quick thinking and courage, saying his actions may have prevented a much more serious outcome.
To recognize what he did, officers presented Tiernan with a badge of bravery.
Despite the attention, the young boy remained humble and said he hopes to become a police officer one day so he can continue helping people.
Sometimes the biggest acts of courage come from the smallest heroes.
