LONDON: A British train worker hailed as a “hero” for stepping in to protect passengers during a mass stabbing two weeks ago was discharged from hospital on Saturday.

Samir Zitouni, 48, had been in a critical condition after suffering multiple injuries in the attack on a London-bound train on Nov 1.

“We are so grateful for the outpouring of support from the public, and very touched by all the kind words about Sam’s brave actions on the night of the attack,” his family said in a statement issued by British Transport Police.

“While we are really happy to have him home, he still has a significant recovery ahead and we would now like to be left in privacy to care for him as a family.”

Zitouni was among 10 people wounded in the attack, which took place near Peterborough, eastern England.

Published in Dawn, November 16th, 2025