In a commendable act of bravery, three men were honoured by West Midlands Police Chief...
Published: 1:20 pm October 1, 2023
Updated: 10:37 am October 8, 2025
Birmingham Heroes Receive Commendation For Stopping Knife Attack

In a commendable act of bravery, three men were honoured by West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford for their courageous intervention in stopping a man attacking a woman with a knife in Birmingham city centre.

The incident unfolded on August 16, 2022, when passer-by Paul Fogoe, coffee shop worker Ali Mehmet, and Colmore BID security officer James Crooks bravely stepped in to halt the attack.

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