Glasgow airport hero in intensive care

Glasgow airport hero John Smeaton has been admitted to intensive care at a hospital in the Scottish capital after suffering a severe asthma attack last night. The 32-year-old was working as a baggage handler at the city's airport last year when the failed car bomb attempt occurred. He confronted one of the men who emerged from the explosive-laden car which was on fire at the time and wrestled him to the ground as he ran towards the police. Mr Smeaton, who was awarded the Queen's Gallantry medal, for his actions is currently undergoing treatment in Paisley,... [read full story]                    

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