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Hero Railway Worker Defends Girl, Recovers After Attack

11/16/2025

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Samir Zitouni, a railway worker, blocked the attacker from stabbing a girl and returned home after two weeks in hospital following the November 1 Cambridgeshire attack that injured 11 people.
Anthony Williams, 32, has been charged with multiple counts of attempted murder in connection with the attack and is scheduled to appear in court on December 1.
Zitouni's family expressed gratitude for public support and requested privacy during his recovery.

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Story summary

Samir Zitouni, a railway worker, blocked the attacker from stabbing a girl and returned home after two weeks in hospital following the November 1 Cambridgeshire attack that injured 11 people.
Anthony Williams, 32, has been charged with multiple counts of attempted murder in connection with the attack and is scheduled to appear in court on December 1.
Zitouni's family expressed gratitude for public support and requested privacy during his recovery.