LNER thanks ‘gave’ worker who protected passengers during attack

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London North Eastern Railway has paid tribute to one of its staff who is in hospital after a mass stabbing on board train In Cambridgeshire, he said: “did not hesitate to defend”. passengers During “moments of crisis”.

Samir Zitouni, 48, who worked for London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has been in hospital for more than 20 years after the attacks.

Dozens of passengers were forced to lock themselves in the carriages and try to protect themselves from the brutal stabbing.

LNER managing director David Horn praised Mr Zitouni for his “incredibly brave” actions to protect passengers.

He said: “In a moment of crisis, Sam did not hesitate as he moved to protect those around him. His actions were incredibly brave, and we are extremely proud of him and all of our colleagues who acted with so much courage that evening.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with Sam and his family. We continue to support them and wish him a full and speedy recovery.”

Samir Zitouni, 48, who has worked for the London North Eastern Railway (LNER) for more than 20 years, has been in hospital since the attacks.

Samir Zitouni, 48, who has worked for the London North Eastern Railway (LNER) for more than 20 years, has been in hospital since the attacks. ,LNER,

His family said in a statement released via LNER: “We have been deeply touched by the love and kindness shown to Sam and the many well-wishes for his recovery.

“The care provided by the hospital and the support of his colleagues at LNER has been incredible.

“We are extremely proud of Sam and his courage.

“The police called him a hero on Saturday evening, but to us – he’s always been a hero.”

British Transport Police said on Tuesday that ten patients were taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge by ambulance and one patient presented himself.

BTP said six patients have been discharged, four patients remain stable and one LNER staff member is stable but critically unwell.

Anthony Williams32, was charged monday morning with 10 cases of attempt to murder After the attack on the LNER train bound for London King’s Cross on Saturday evening.

He has also been charged with attempted murder over an incident at London’s Pontoon Dock DLR station in the early hours of Saturday, where a victim was stabbed in the face.

Train attack survivor Stephen Crean has told how he was stabbed six times after confronting his attacker with nothing but his fists.

Train attack survivor Stephen Crean has told how he was stabbed six times after confronting his attacker with nothing but his fists. ,the countryside,

Detectives are now also investigating whether the suspect is connected to three other stabbing incidents which happened in peterborough Before the attack on Saturday.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood told MPs on Monday that the public would have “many unanswered questions” about the train attacker and that the government could do “much more” with “new and emerging technology” to tackle knife crime.

He paid tribute to the “amazing bravery” of those on the train, including a staff member who put himself in danger and confronted the attacker.

She said: “On Saturday, he went to work to do his job – today, he is, and always will be, a hero.”

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