An incredible story of heroism emerged today after a knifeman killed at least three people in London.
Tobias Ellwood, Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East, Africa, Illegal Wildlife Trade, and Counter terrorism, jumped into help a police officer who was stabbed by the attacker.
Photos show Ellwood helping medical personnel. He had blood on his hands and face.
Wow. Incredible photo of @Tobias_Ellwood… this should be everywhere. #PrayForLondon pic.twitter.com/ifmqYZATTJ
— Kendall Rae (@KendallRaeOnYT) March 22, 2017
Remarkable photo. Minister for Counter-Terrorism @Tobias_Ellwood with blood on his face as he helps victims. pic.twitter.com/IapQmLI3PY
— Scott Gilmore (@Scott_Gilmore) March 22, 2017
God bless @Tobias_Ellwood for trying to give the policeman CPR. A truly good human, and giving a good name to MPs pic.twitter.com/0NxY91Zgm3
— Christian Calgie (@christiancalgie) March 22, 2017
Thank you @Tobias_Ellwood MP pic.twitter.com/MyvdkcZqxq
— CI Ian Williams (@WYP_IanWilliams) March 22, 2017
Speaking to Australia’s Today Show, a reporter said she saw Ellwood moments before the attack.
Tobias Ellwood, who lost his brother in the Bali Bombings, was covered in blood after attempting to resuscitate the stabbed officer. #9Today pic.twitter.com/muQEfrZx5d
— The Today Show (@TheTodayShow) March 22, 2017
“It’s no surprise to anyone down here that he would have got hands-on and involved,” she said.
The reporter said Ellwood had just finished a meeting, “went down the escalators and ran into this absolutely horrific scene.
“And Tobias being Tobias, he got down and helped any way he could.”
The reporter noted Ellwood’s brother died in the terrorist attack in Bali.
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