Synagogue guard wins bravery award after knife attack

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 08:31 · Archive

A man stabbed during an attack on a Manchester synagogue has been honoured for his actions.

Andrew Franks, a 53-year-old chef from Bury, was stabbed during an attack on Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue. He has won a Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Award for Outstanding Bravery for his actions during the incident, which the Manchester Evening News reports saved hundreds of people.

How it is being reported

• Manchester synagogue guard recalls 'strange feeling' before knife attackManchester World · 2 Oct, 07:52
• After being stabbed three times by vile synagogue terrorist, what he did next saved hundredsManchester Evening News · 1 Oct, 19:57

In this story: Andrew Franks · Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation · Manchester · Bury

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