The railway worker who bravely tackled an attacker during the Huntingdon train stabbing last Saturday (November 1) has regained consciousness following his coma.

Samir Zitouni , 48, suffered multiple stab wounds from the attacker on the LNER service as he tried to protect passengers on board. The courageous worker is reported to have seized a frying pan from the buffet section of the Doncaster to London train to shield travellers from the knifeman's attack.

The staff member was left in a critical condition and fighting for his life after tackling the attacker. Samir, also known as Sam, is now in a stable condition and has been able to speak with his wife for the first time since the incident, reports Birmingham Live .

The hero regained consciousness on Thursday (November 6) and has

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