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Convicted murderer among Fishmongers’ Hall attack heroes honoured for bravery

A convicted murderer who tackled the Fishmongers’ Hall terror attacker is among those being recognised for their bravery. Steven Gallant was one of four men who confronted convicted terrorist Usman Khan until armed police arrived at the scene in ...

17 Mar 2023 at 22:30

Woman who intervened in knife attack decorated with Queen’s Gallantry Medal

A woman who tried to help a pensioner who died in a knife attack in a supermarket has been recognised for her bravery. Ayette Bounouri, 49, helped confront a mentally ill woman who attacked shoppers in a Co-op store in the village of Penygraig, ...

01 Nov 2023 at 16:29

Twin who fought crocodile attacking her sister on King’s first gallantry list

A woman who saved her twin sister from a crocodile attack will receive a bravery honour after being included on the King’s first Civilian Gallantry List. Georgia Laurie, 31, from Sandhurst in Berkshire, punched the reptile in the face when it ...

14 May 2024 at 00:01

Twin who punched crocodile attacking her sister receives bravery medal from King

A woman who saved her twin sister from a crocodile attack has received her bravery medal from the King at Buckingham Palace. Georgia Laurie, 31, from Sandhurst in Berkshire, attended a special investiture at the royal residence on Wednesday ...

11 Dec 2024 at 17:02

Grace O’Malley-Kumar awarded George Medal for ‘exceptional courage’

A student who was stabbed to death in the Nottingham attacks while trying to protect her friend has been posthumously awarded the George Medal for her “exceptional courage in the face of extreme danger”. Grace O’Malley-Kumar, 19, was ...

06 Oct 2025 at 10:00

George Medal awardee Grace O’Malley-Kumar was ‘true patriot’ – father

A student who was posthumously awarded the George Medal after being stabbed to death in the Nottingham attacks while trying to protect her friend was a “true patriot”, her father has said. Grace O’Malley-Kumar, 19, was killed when ...

06 Oct 2025 at 18:20

Family ‘so proud’ at posthumous royal honour for man who saved drowning woman

The brother of a man who died after jumping into the River Thames to save a drowning woman has said his family are “so proud” after they collected a posthumous King’s Commendation for Bravery. Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole was 20 ...

25 Mar 2026 at 14:49

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