Hero went for a vape and stopped suicide bomber killing ‘as many nurses as possible’
Nathan Newby bravely intervened to stop a suicide bomber from attacking a hospital, preventing potential casualties among nurses.Summary
Nathan Newby, a patient at St James' Hospital in Leeds, was awarded the George Medal for his extraordinary bravery in preventing a terrorist attack. While taking a break for a vape, he encountered Mohammad Farooq, a trainee nurse who was planning to detonate a bomb to avenge failing his exams and targeting his colleagues. Newby engaged Farooq in conversation after noticing a suspicious bag, discovering it contained a homemade bomb constructed from a pressure cooker and gunpowder. Instead of fleeing, Newby calmly talked to Farooq for six hours, attempting to dissuade him from his plan and subtly signaling for help. Eventually, Farooq asked for a hug and requested Newby call the police, handing over his phone. Police confirmed the device was viable and also found an imitation firearm and further explosive materials in Farooq’s car. Farooq was found guilty of preparing acts of terrorism and sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 37 years. Authorities described Farooq as a dangerous individual motivated by extremist ideology and also found evidence of his interest in attacking RAF Menwith Hill.
(Source：Express)
