Nottingham attack victim awarded George Medal for protecting friend

A Nottingham University student, Grace O’Malley-Kumar, was posthumously awarded the George Medal for her exceptional courage after she was killed while trying to save her friend, Barnaby Webber, during a knife attack in June 2023. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer praised her bravery, noting her actions as a powerful example of heroism that would inspire future generations.

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