- Bus driver Mark Hehir was dismissed by Metroline after intervening to retrieve a passenger's stolen necklace and then defending himself and the passenger from the thief.
- The passenger, Katalin Kaszas, whose necklace was stolen, expressed guilt over Hehir's dismissal and stated he “didn't deserve” to be sacked, believing his actions prevented further harm.
- Justice Secretary David Lammy called Mr Hehir a 'hero' in the House of Commons, while shadow justice minister Kieran Mullan urged Metroline to apologise.
- Over 125,000 people have signed a petition supporting Mr Hehir, and a GoFundMe page has raised more than £28,000 for him.
- An employment tribunal upheld Metroline's decision to sack Mr Hehir, despite a police review concluding he used ”proportionate and necessary” force in self-defence.
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