Train worker who saved passengers from stabbings leaves hospital

A railway worker who is said to have saved multiple lives during a mass stabbing on a train has been discharged from hospital.

Samir Zitouni was a member of the catering team on the Doncaster to London King’s Cross service when he was attacked by an assailant as he passed through Cambridgeshire on the evening of November 1.

The 48-year-old man was one of 11 people treated for their injuries.

“While we are truly delighted to have him home, he still has a significant recovery ahead of him,” his family said in a statement issued by British Transport Police (BTP).

“We are so grateful for the outpouring of support from the public and touched by the kind words spoken about Sam’s brave actions on the night of the attack.”

BTP had previously described his actions as “nothing short of heroic”.

Last week police said he was in a “critically unwell” but stable condition at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.

Mr Zitouni gained credibility Stopping an assault suspect from stabbing a girlleaving him with a wound on his head and neck.

An online crowdfunding page set up by one of his colleagues has raised more than £67,000 to support the family.

The train was operated by the LNER and managing director David Horne said its actions were “incredibly brave and we are very proud of it”.