Patient Prevents Hospital Attack in Leeds, Honored by King
Nathan Newby, a British patient, thwarted a hospital attack in Leeds by engaging in conversation with an armed employee, and was subsequently awarded by the King for his bravery.
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Nathan Newby, a British patient, thwarted a hospital attack in Leeds by engaging in conversation with an armed employee, and was subsequently awarded by the King for his bravery.

Nathan Newby, a hero hospital patient, spoke out about stopping a 'lone-wolf terrorist' from detonating a bomb at Leeds hospital's maternity wing, recalling the would-be attacker 'asked for a cuddle'.

Hospital patient Nathan Newby has been awarded the George Medal for his heroic actions in persuading a 'lone-wolf terrorist' to abandon his plan to bomb a hospital, reportedly by talking him down and offering a hug.