Nathan Newby Awarded George Medal for Stopping Hospital Bomber with a Hug
Hospital patient Nathan Newby has been awarded the George Medal for his heroic actions in persuading a 'lone-wolf terrorist' to abandon his plan to bomb a hospital, reportedly by talking him down and offering a hug.
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Bravery medal recipient hugged armed man to stop him bombing hospital
Nathan Newby, who persuaded the "lone-wolf terrorist" to abandon his plan, receives the George Medal.
Read full article →Man who talked down hospital bomber says would-be attacker asked for a cuddle
Nathan Newby set to receive George Medal for stopping a potential atrocity with an act of kindness A hospital patient who managed to talk a man out of detonating a bomb in a maternity wing said the would-be attacker “asked for a cuddle” before standing down. Nathan Newby, who stopped an atrocity through an act of kindness, spoke publicly for the first time about his encounter with Mohammad Farooq before receiving the George Medal for bravery. Continue reading...
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