The Millwall fan who fought off knife-wielding jihadis finally has a bravery medal on his chest – seven years after the London Bridge Attack.
Roy Larner, 54, famously roared ‘f*ck you, I’m Millwall’ while throwing punches at three steroid-using jihadis who slashed at him while wearing fake suicide belts.
Despite nearly dying from his injuries, Roy has never received official recognition for his heroism – until now.
On Thursday, May 16, the Royal Humane Society presented him with a Silver Medal – reserved for those who ‘put themselves in extreme personal danger’ to protect others.
The medal was given to him by Black Rod Sarah Clarke, the most senior House of Lords officer, at Haberdashers’ Hall in Central London.
Roy said: “It was lovely. It’s made me feel like: ‘Yes, I’ve finally been recognised after seven years’.
“Even the police officers and counter-terrorism police came up to me afterwards to say thank you. It was very nice. I’m proud of myself for once.”
After, Roy went for a drink at The Wheatsheaf at a meet-up organised by Millwall fan group House of Fun.
Roy can vividly remember what took place at 9.58pm on June 3, 2017.
Three assailants armed with twelve-inch kitchen knives ploughed a van into innocent people on London Bridge.
The trio launched a frenzied stab attack on crowds enjoying their Saturday around Borough Market.
