WATCH: Karl Hinett brings smiles to young faces on school trip

Karl Hinett brought his Olympic torch along to Old Park Special School in Brierley Hill, which he carried in the run-up to London 2012.

Karl, from Tipton, suffered 37 per cent burns to his hands, limbs and face after his tank was petrol-bombed in Iraq in 2005. He has since gone on to take part in a range of fundraising events and visited the school to talk about his experiences.

School leaders were also keen to show pupils people can still achieve their dreams despite suffering adversity.

Teacher Rose White said: "We wanted him to come in following the end of the Paralympics as he has carried the torch for both the Olympics and the Paralympics and we asked if he would bring his torch with him.

"One of the children asked him how long it has been since he was injured and what the weight of the torch was.

"The main ethos of Karl coming in was 'you can do it' and that you can overcome anything."

Since leaving the army Karl has dedicated much of his time to fundraising for the charity at Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital, completing several races, including in the Alps and Bavarian mountains.

And Karl's visit went down a treat with the pupils at Old Park.

Ms White said: "It was brilliant. He gave up his time and took as long as each class needed. He was in no rush and was really good with them."