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Newcastle United footballer Yasin Ben El Mhanni ran to Grenfell Tower in bid to help victims of horror blaze: 'You never think or imagine you would see anything like that happen'

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A Newcastle United footballer has spoken of how he raced to help those caught up in the Grenfell Tower fire.

Yasin Ben El Mhanni, 21, was visiting his parents in west London on the night of the blaze, which claimed the lives of at least 80 people.

The winger ran to the scene of the disaster after hearing the news and stood helpless watching the 24-storey building swamped by flames.

The Grenfell Tower fire claimed the lives of at least 80 people in the early hours of June 14
The Grenfell Tower fire claimed the lives of at least 80 people in the early hours of June 14

He then joined in the relief effort, collecting water, food and clothing for survivors as they were evacuated.