ZORA: NEWHAM STAR POWER

SAMIR ZITOUNI’s selfless act is a powerful reminder that courage, compassion, and decency—not division—are what hold this country together.

When the usual suspects dust off their tired, toxic phrase that immigrants are a ‘problem’, my mind immediately flashes to a recent crisis and the name Samir Zitouni. He’s the LNER rail worker who didn’t hesitate for a second, the man who stepped straight into danger to shield passengers from a brutal knife attack. While others understandably fled or retreated, Samir acted, driven by a selfless courage that cost him a stab wound. This wasn’t just an act of bravery; it’s pure, unforgettable heroism.