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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sam Russell

LNER thanks ‘heroic’ worker who protected passengers during Huntingdon train attack

London North Eastern Railway has paid tribute to a member of staff over the stabbings onboard a train in Cambridgeshire, saying he “did not hesitate” to protect passengers during a “moment of crisis”.

Samir Zitouni, 48, who has worked for LNER for more than 20 years, remains in hospital following the attacks.

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