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Tesco Guard Critically Ill After Choking on Doughnut
28 May
Summary
- Security guard Mohamed Nassar is critically ill after choking on a doughnut.
- He suffered a cardiac arrest and significant brain damage, doctors report.
- A GoFundMe is supporting his family who call him 'the kindest person'.
Mohamed Nassar, a 58-year-old Tesco Express security guard, is in critical condition following a choking incident that occurred on May 8. Mr. Nassar was on his break when he began choking on a doughnut, leading to a cardiac arrest. Paramedics managed to resuscitate him after his heart had stopped for 23 minutes.
His family reports that doctors have indicated he has sustained severe brain damage. They have been informed that his chances of survival are slim. Mr. Nassar is currently on life support at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, undergoing tests to ascertain the full extent of his brain damage.
Originally from London, Mr. Nassar and his family moved to Manchester in 2020. Described by his son as "the kindest person" and a loving father, he was the sole provider for his family. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to offer financial assistance to his loved ones during this incredibly difficult period.
