A hero journalist who was caught up in the London terrorist attack has revealed exactly what went on that night.
Geoff Ho, business editor at the Sunday Express, has explained that he was involved in two separate incidents on Saturday night.
The first was a fight between a bouncer and members of the public. Shortly after, he wrote on Facebook that he didn't know if it was 'stupid or noble' to have jumped in.
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When it later turned out that Geoff had fought off terrorists that evening, many believed that his status was in reference to that. However, he actually confronted the terrorists after posting that Facebook update.
He explained that after jumping in to break up the fight outside the Southwark Tavern, he headed down to Black & Blue for 'beer and food'.
Within 'two minutes' of posting his status on Facebook, 'the terrorist attackers arrived at the restaurant'.
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Geoff said: "Most of my friends and the staff hid under tables but my one of my friends was frozen behind me. I knew I had to face the attackers down, they were armed and I had the best chance of delaying them until the police arrived or they'd get everyone. I had to shield my friends and the people there. Then I noticed they had what looked like suicide vests on. I tried to slow them, they attacked. It happened so quickly.
"The bastard in the Arsenal shirt came at me first. I think I got a hit in on one of them, but either he or his accomplice got me with a shot to the throat."
Geoff. Credit: Facebook
He continued: "They got my friend who was behind me with a minor stab wound in the face and hands and ran off. I picked up my friend and bundled him into the store room. I called the police and within moments they arrived. I gave the police descriptions of the three and we were evacuated.
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"Also, I want to make it clear that many of my friends are Muslim. The people who attacked me were not representative of Islam. I stand in solidarity with my Muslim brothers and sisters."
He has released a statement in which he thanks the public for their support, but has asked for the privacy of him, his family and his friends while he recovers.
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Geoff's friend, Steve Dyson, revealed that Geoff is in 'good spirits' and has even downloaded a dating app.
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Posting online, Steve wrote: "Just been to see Geoff Ho in hospital. He's now able to talk, is in good spirits and doing really well.
"He has also realised that due to his newfound fame and hero status, it's now the time to strike and download Tinder.
"We love you Geoff, and are all thankful you're doing well."
Geoff's friends are currently fundraising in his name for the British Red Cross and London Air Ambulance. You can donate here.
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