Dublin-Born Doctor Honoured for Bravery During Australian Axe Attack

An Australian medical professional born in Dublin has received official recognition for his courageous intervention while disarming an attacker wielding an axe outside a hospital three years ago.

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Irish GP honoured after fighting off axe man in Australia

A Dublin-born GP, who has been recognised for bravery for wrestling an axe-wielding man who was trying to kill his colleague three years ago, said everything moved "very slowly" during the attack.

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Dublin-Born Doctor Honoured for Bravery During Australian Axe Attack

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