London attack: Young waiter risked his own life just to save others
- One diner who was witness to the terror in Borough Market said he can't forget the waiter who stood next to the door and shut it with his foot.
- The diner said the waiter stood in a dangerous place and remained calm while there was chaos in the restaurant.
- Richars Angell, the diner said he will return to the restaurant to pay the bill and double his tip to the waiter.
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In the aftermath of the terror attack that took place on the streets of London on Saturday June 4, stories of heroism and courage have begun to emerge. Londoners who were dining at restaurants in Borough Market were saved by the staff who risked their own life just to save others. One Londoner can’t forget a waiter’s gallantry when terrorists started stabbing innocent people who were out to celebrate their Saturday night.
Richard Angell, a diner at Arabica Bar and Kitchen on Saturday, remembers the horror as it unfolded. He said there was chaos at the restaurant when the security men outside asked the staff to lock the doors.
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Angell said diners were shouting, tables were being toppled and amid all of this, one waiter kept his cool, stood next to the door and pushed it shut with his foot. Angell told The Independent the waiter stood in a place that was extremely dangerous.
The staff at Arabica Bar & Kitchen in Borough Market (Facebook)“Despite the fact that their lives were at risk, the staff were concerned about our lives, which was a remarkable thing, and I will be going back not only to pay the bill, but also to double the tip,” he told the publication.
On that terrifying night, Angell said he saw several people covered in blood and some were in desperate need of medical attention. While hoping that they got the care they needed, he added that he saw beautiful acts of humanity on the streets.
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“I saw a guy opposite throwing a table at men who seemed to be attacking a woman. We didn’t have a clue what it was at the time, but this wonderful guy saw these guys attacking someone and was desperately trying stop them,” he told The Independent.
So far, seven people have been killed and 40 have been injured after a van mowed down people on London Bridge and then moved on to Borough Market. Three men got down from the van and began stabbing people on the street. Hours later, ISIS claimed responsibility for the terrorist attack.
