Video posted on social media appears to show a group of men charging at the suspect in Friday's deadly London Bridge stabbing attack with a fire extinguisher and a narwhal tusk.
Local tour guide Thomas Gray, 24, told NBC News he parked his car on the bridge when he noticed the commotion and ran over to help.Gray said the attacker had a knife in each hand."I asked what was going on and they said the guy just stabbed two women back there," Gray said.With the suspect being held on the ground, Gray said he stomped on his wrist, forcing him to drop one of the knives.
Police arrived within moments and video footage appeared to show officers dragging clear one of the bystanders who was still grappling with Khan. Gray and the others then ran to safety while shots were fired.sharing condolences to the families of the victims and praising those who intervened. "I express my enduring thanks to the police and emergency services, as well as the brave individuals who put their own lives at risk to selflessly help and protect others," the queen said.he wanted"to pay tribute to the extraordinary bravery of those members of the public who physically intervened to protect the lives of others."
"They represent the very best of our country and I thank them on behalf of all our country," he added.
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