[2] Doctors believe that Bisad has a condition called pituitary giantism, that makes growth continue after most people stop developing.

Expert in abnormal growth Professor Mike Besser, from Bart's Hospital, Central London, said he probably has a tumour in the pituitary gland behind his eyes.

[5] Hussain Bisad is originally from Somaliland, and he hails from the Issa Musa sub-division of the Habr Awal Isaaq clan.

He fled Somaliland after being shot by Somali government forces during the Isaaq genocide, and has been granted asylum in Britain, where he now lives.

Due to severe health complications leading to needing dialysis multiple times a day, he moved into a care home in Brent.