Jonathan Hayes, 63, was stabbed in the leg as he tried to wrestle the knife from the attacker
A local businessman has become a hero after he was stabbed trying to intervene in the tragic Southport attack yesterday.
A 17-year-old male has since been arrested by police on suspicion of murder and attempted murder following the horrific attack that left two children dead and left nine others injured. Six of those injured are critically ill in hospital, reports the Mirror.Mr Hayes' spouse Helen Hayes, 57, described the harrowing events to the Daily Telegraph. She said: "He heard screams.
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