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'Hero' train staff member fighting for life after trying to stop knife attacker as one suspect released

On Saturday an unnamed LNER rail staff member tried to stop a knife attacker on the Doncaster to London King's Cross service at Huntingdon and remains in critical condition.
British Transport Police said a 32-year-old man from Peterborough remains in custody on suspicion of attempted murder, while specialist detectives examine his background and say the attack is not believed to be terrorism.
Eleven people were treated in hospital after the attack, with police officers recovering a knife and passengers hiding in toilets and the buffet car using clothing to stem bleeding.
LNER warned disruption to East Coast Main Line services will last until Monday and urged passengers to defer travel, while Huntingdon station remains closed and victims and the rail worker's family receive support.
Witnesses including Olly Foster and Thomas McLachlan described severe injuries and blood everywhere, while Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis pledged to fund medical care for fans, and Andrew Johnson, train driver, was commended for taking the train to Huntingdon.

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Hero railway worker who 'saved lives' during Huntingdon train attack named

Samir Zitouni, known as Sam, has been hailed a hero after he intervened in a violent incident on a train in Huntingdon

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Hero railway worker praised for bravery during train attack - Nottinghamshire Live

Samir Zitouni, known as Sam, has been hailed a hero after he stepped in to prevent further casualties during a violent incident at Huntingdon

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Train driver who fought off knifeman pictured for first time as LNER pay tribute to 'hero'

A member of train staff who has been credited with saving many lives during Saturday's mass stabbing on an LNER train service has been named as Samir Zitouni.The Customer Experience Host, 48, has been left fighting for his life in hospital after his "incredibly brave" actions.He remains "critically unwell" but stable in hospital, British Transport Police have confirmed.Anthony Williams, 32, was charged with 10 counts of attempted murder for the …

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