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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lucinda Cameron

Southport knife attack surgeon honoured by King for saving children’s lives

The Southport knife attack took place in July 2024 - (PA)

A surgeon whose life-saving efforts were pivotal in treating children injured during the Southport knife attack has said she is “humbled” at being recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list.

Vittoria Bucknall, a consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon at Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, is set to receive a British Empire Medal (BEM) for her exceptional services to children and young people.

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