A PORTER who fought off London Bridge killer Usman Khan with a ceremonial pike has been given a bravery award.
Lukasz Koczocik, 41, took on the terrorist after he stabbed a man and woman to death at Fishmongers’ Hall in 2019.
2Lukasz Koczocik, who fought off London Bridge killer Usman Khan with a ceremonial pike, has been given a bravery awardCredit: Refer to Caption
2Lukasz Koczocik, 41, took on terrorist Usman Khan after he stabbed a man and woman to death at Fishmongers’ Hall in 2019Credit: APHe snatched the pike from the wall and confronted Khan, 28, who slashed at and seriously wounded the head porter.
Despite his injuries, Lukasz kept fighting until others joined in — forcing Khan out onto the bridge in central London where he was shot dead by cops.
His heroics earned him The Royal Humane Society’s Stanhope Gold Medal — its top award.
Announcing the award Andrew Chapman, Secretary of the society said: “Lukasz was a true hero.
“Very few people would have the courage to do what he did.
“He was seriously injured by the attacker but refused to give up and as a result other lives were almost certainly saved.”
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