Huntingdon train stabbing: Major update on rail worker hero left fighting for life

Rail worker Samir Zitouni was in a critical condition after suffering multiple injuries in the Huntingdon train stabbing - he bravely protected passengers during the attack

A rail worker has been discharged from hospital today following the Huntingdon train stabbing.

LNER staff member Samir Zitouni, 48, suffered multiple injuries in the attack on November 1. He had been in a critical condition in hospital.

British Transport Police today said he has now been discharged from hospital. Samir will now continue his recovery at home.

The force said: "A 48-year-old member of LNER rail staff has been discharged from hospital today (15 November) following the major incident at Huntingdon on 1 November.

"Samir Zitouni had been in a critical condition having suffered multiple injuries, and thanks to the efforts of NHS medical staff he’s been able to be discharged from hospital today to continue his recovery at home."

Samir's family also issued a statement, thanking the public for their support. They 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.

"While we are really happy to have him home, he still has a significant recovery ahead and we would now like to be left in privacy to care for him as a family.”

Samir was seriously injured while protecting passengers during the attack.

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