Tottenham defender Emerson Royal has thanked an off-duty police officer after finding himself at the centre of a gunfight in Brazil in the early hours of Thursday morning.
The 23-year-old left a nightclub in his home city of Sao Paulo at around 3am and was taking photos with an off-duty police officer when an individual pointed a gun at him and demanded his belongings. It is claimed the officer drew his gun and opened fire on the thief.
Twenty nine shots were reportedly fired at the assailant, one of which hit him in the back and meant he had to be taken to a nearby hospital. Royal has since taken to social media to show his gratitude to the officer.
In a post on his Instagram story, Royal wrote: "God sends angels to Earth, this is being confirmed every day in my life. This human being I call an angel risked his own life to save mine... I will forever be grateful to you!!
"You are essential to me being here today!! Thank you, thank you and thank you."
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