Murderer who saved Fishmongers’ Hall terror victims to receive bravery award in Queen’s final list

John Crilly, Darryn Frost and Lukasz Koczocik will also receive the Queen’s Gallantry Medal for their bravery in preventing any further deaths during the Fishmongers’ Hall terror attack.

John Rees, who died during a stabbing at the Penygraig Co-op store in Wales, will receive a posthumous Gallantry Medal for his bravery during the incident.

Lisa Way and Ayette Bounouri will also be rewarded for their bravery in intervening to try and stop the assailant during the armed attack in May 2020.

The other recipients will be awarded The Queen’s Commendation for Bravery.

This list, the first since May 2021, marks the final Civilian Gallantry List to be approved by the late Queen Elizabeth II, after 70 years of awards.

The awards are approved by the Sovereign on advice from the George Cross Committee and the Government.

The future awards will be approved by King Charles III and will take his name.

Oliver Dowden, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, said: “We all hope we’d react with courage in the face of danger. These people have lived through that test, and responded in the most admirable way.

“Their selfless actions have saved lives, and I want to express profound thanks for their willingness to put themselves in danger to protect others”.

He added: “They are all extremely worthy winners of the final Civilian Gallantry awards of Her Majesty the late Queen”.