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| Arrest over rail 'hero' shooting | Arrest over rail 'hero' shooting |
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| A man has been arrested over the attempted murder of a "have-a-go-hero" who intercepted robbers at Rayleigh railway station in Essex on Friday. | A man has been arrested over the attempted murder of a "have-a-go-hero" who intercepted robbers at Rayleigh railway station in Essex on Friday. |
| Commuter Adam Mapleson, 24, was hailed as a hero by British Transport Police after he was shot when trying to stop robbers attacking a security guard. | Commuter Adam Mapleson, 24, was hailed as a hero by British Transport Police after he was shot when trying to stop robbers attacking a security guard. |
| He intervened as the guard and her colleague were held at gunpoint. | He intervened as the guard and her colleague were held at gunpoint. |
| Mr Mapleson is conscious but in a high dependency unit at Southend Hospital after being shot in the chest. | Mr Mapleson is conscious but in a high dependency unit at Southend Hospital after being shot in the chest. |
| 'Extremely brave' | 'Extremely brave' |
| A spokeswoman for British Transport Police said: "We arrested a man late Sunday night in connection with the armed robbery and attempted murder at Rayleigh railway station. | |
| "We are not giving out any details in relation to the man. He is currently helping us with our inquiries. He is in custody." | "We are not giving out any details in relation to the man. He is currently helping us with our inquiries. He is in custody." |
| On Saturday, Mr Mapleson's father, Michael, hailed his son a hero for his actions. | On Saturday, Mr Mapleson's father, Michael, hailed his son a hero for his actions. |
| He said: "Knowing Adam as we do, although we're shocked to discover he had been shot, we were not surprised he received his injuries trying to protect another." | He said: "Knowing Adam as we do, although we're shocked to discover he had been shot, we were not surprised he received his injuries trying to protect another." |
| His father said it was a "terrible incident", adding that his son had been "extremely brave". | His father said it was a "terrible incident", adding that his son had been "extremely brave". |
| A £25,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the robbers. | A £25,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the robbers. |