Heaton Park Synagogue’s life-saving hero Andrew Franks to receive Pride of Britain Award
The CST volunteer tackled terrorist to the ground and warned worshippers to lock the doors after he was repeatedly stabbed
Assessment
A community security volunteer's quick action during a terrorist attack at a synagogue is being honored with a national award. Andrew Franks was stabbed multiple times while tackling the attacker and warning worshippers to lock doors. The award highlights the real physical risk taken by ordinary people protecting Jewish communal spaces, and raises questions about how such incidents continue to shape security protocols.