Rail worker who saved passengers from stabbings leaves hospital

A rail worker credited with saving multiple lives during a mass stabbing on a train has been discharged from hospital.

Samir Zitouni was a member of the catering crew on the Doncaster to London King's Cross service on the evening of 1 November when an attacker struck as it passed through Cambridgeshire.

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

In a statement released by the British Transport Police (BTP), his family said: "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."

The BTP has already described his actions as "nothing short of heroic".

Last week, the force said he remained "critically unwell" but stable at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge.

Mr Zitouni has been credited with blocking the attack suspect from stabbing a girl, leaving him with a gash on his head and neck.