At a glance
• LNER worker Samir Zitouni, 48, reportedly used a frying pan to confront a knifeman on the Doncaster–London King’s Cross train, allowing passengers to escape
• MPs including Richard Holden and Lord Hanson have urged the government to recognise Mr Zitouni’s ‘selfless and outstanding bravery’ through the UK Honours system
• A GoFundMe page has raised over £1,000 to support him and his family as he recovers
Calls have been made for the hero LNER worker who bravely tackled a knifeman onboard a London-bound train to receive an honour for his gallantry.
