Hero pensioner who tried to save murdered MP Jo Cox step closer to receiving George Cross for act of bravery
THE hero pensioner who tried to save murdered MP Jo Cox was edging closer to receiving his bravery gong.
Bernard Kenny, 78, has been nominated for a George Cross — the highest civilian honour for “acts of courage in extreme danger”.
The father of two, a former miner, came within inches of death after the blade sliced his liver.
He said: “He shoved the knife in and the blood poured between my fingers. I thought, ‘Oh my God’.”
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Mr Kenny was praised by the judge as Mair was caged for life on Wednesday for mum-of-two Jo’s murder in Birstall, West Yorks.
Mr Justice Wilkie said: "The ongoing cost to him is evident from his victim personal statement.
"His actions on that day are deserving of the highest praise and commendation."
The George Cross rewards "acts of heroism and courage in extreme danger".
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The George Cross committee is now deciding whether to accept his nomination and pass it to the Queen.
The Cabinet Office said any award would be published in the London Gazette.