Train hero who saved passengers during attack named
Samir Zitouni, a rail worker credited with saving multiple lives after a mass stabbing on a train, has been named as a railway worker. On Saturday evening, the 48-year-old's activities on the Doncaster to London King's Cross service were described as nothing less heroic. Mr Zitouni is
critically ill" but stable in hospital, according to British Transport Police. Anthony Williams, 32, of Peterborough, was charged with ten counts of attempted murder on Monday.
Mr Zitouni has been with LNER for more than 20 years.
LNER's managing director David Horne said.Sam did not hesitate in the midst of a crisis, he stepped forward to shield those around him,
the Prime Minister said, as well as all our coworkers who acted with such confidence that evening. "Our thoughts and prayers with Sam and his family are still present. We'll continue to help them and wish him a full and speedy recovery.His words were so brave, and we're so proud of him,
His family said they were very proud of Sam and his courage
in a tweet. On Saturday evening, the cops branded him a hero, but they assured us he's always been a warrior.
The hospital's care and LNER's cooperation has been phenomenal.We have been deeply touched by Sam's outpouring of love and compassion, as well as the many well-wishes for his recovery.
Mr Zitouni is believed to have blocked
the perpetrator from stabbing a girl, leaving him with a gash on his head and neck. After being put in harm's way,
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander told BBC Breakfast on Monday morning that the bravery he displayed was utterly remarkable.
There are people who are alive today who wouldn't be able to be. If it wasn't for his behavior. "Ten people were admitted to Addenbrooke's Hospital after the LNER train, which stopped at Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire, were admitted. An eleventh individual was admitted to the hospital later. Six of those people have been suspended, but four others are in a stable state.
The assault took place on the Doncaster, South Yorkshire, King's Cross station in London, which was LNER (LNER) service. After the train passed through Peterborough, passers said one person brandishing a knife started stabbing people on the train.
