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Manchester Scoop · Oct 4, 2026

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Heaton Park shul Security guard Andrew Franks, 53, has received a Pride of Britain Award for confronting terrorist Jihad Al-Shamie during last year’s Heaton Park synagogue attack.Franks was stabbed three times but managed to tackle and trip the knife-wielding attacker, warning worshippers and giving them vital time to barricade the synagogue doors.Despite suffering serious injuries to his head, neck, spine and face, Franks raised the alarm and helped protect those inside. JOIN TMS:

Heaton Park shul Security guard Andrew Franks, 53, has received a Pride of Britain Award for confronting terrorist Jihad Al-Shamie during last year’s Heaton Park synagogue attack.Franks was stabbed three times but managed to tackle and trip the knife-wielding attacker, warning worshippers and giving them vital time to barricade the synagogue doors.Despite suffering serious injuries to his head, neck, spine and face, Franks raised the alarm and helped protect those inside. JOIN TMS: *https://wa.me/447776235803*

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