We’re pretty lucky here in Australia, there aren’t huge risks to being out on the streets, and armed robberies are so rare they are national news.  In South Africa, things are a little less awesome. And one bloke has his mobile phone to thank – for his life.

According to SWNS Siraaj Abrahams, a 41-year-old father-of-five was ambushed outside his home as he pulled up in his car.

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The attackers tried to pull him from his vehicle, and eventually shot him at close range.

What saved him?  A Huawei P8 lite in his jacket pocket.  Yep.  The bullet was stopped by a mobile phone.

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Now I don’t know about you, but that’s some arsey luck right there.

I haven’t searched yet, but I’m assuming this is the catalyst for a new series of YouTube videos titled “will it stop a bullet” – along the lines of the “will it blend” mob.

Amazing story.

Oh, and Huawei have supplied the man with a brand new Huawei P8 Lite. Of course!

Images: SWNS