' MILLWALL HERO/STILL WAITING FOR A FLAT '
Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2017 1:05 pm
Roy saves lives/risks his/ends up in hospital and comes out to NO Thank yous, a hostel, a Disgrace in my opinion.
‘LION OF LONDON BRIDGE’ ROY IS OUT OF HOSPITAL – AND LIVING IN A HOSTEL AS NO FLATS AVAILABLE FOR HERO.
Millwall Fan Roy Larner: "I have been living on friends sofas,I have been trying for flat for two to three months"
BY CHIARA GIORDANO
24 June, 2017
HOUSING LONDON BRIDGE TERROR ATTACK
Roy Larner suffered several stab wounds after taking on three terrorists during the London Bridge attack on June 3
Millwall Fan Roy Larner: "I have been living on friends sofas,I have been trying for flat for two to three months"
Millwall fan Roy Larner has been discharged from hospital but is now living in a hostel
The Millwall fan who took on three terrorists during the London Bridge attack has swapped his hospital bed for a hostel.
Roy Larner, 47, who shouted ‘F**k you, I’m Millwall’ at the attackers as he confronted them, has been placed in a hostel in Brixton by Southwark Council until a council flat becomes available.
The father-of-one, from Peckham, was discharged from St Thomas’ Hospital last Thursday, June 15, after having surgery for several stab wounds. He was rushed to hospital by two Peckham police officers after he was stabbed while attempting to fend off three terrorists in the Black and Blue restaurant and bar in Borough on June 3.
Roy, hailed a hero and ‘the Lion of London Bridge’ for his brave actions, said he was unsure how long he would have to stay in a hostel – but that it could be months or even a year. “I could be there for three months or six months – or a year,” he told the News.
“They [the council] have been quite quick to put me in a hostel in Brixton because they’ve got nothing in Southwark.
“It’s just a room with a shower in with shared kitchen facilities.”
Roy said he had been trying to get a council flat for the last two or three months and had been staying on friends’ sofas. “I think I have to go through an assessment that take 56 days, but because of what’s gone on they [the council] are sorting it quicker,” he said.
Roy, previously unemployed before the attack, should be starting a security job in the near future after being inundated with job offers since his story went viral.
He said he was recovering well and felt lucky to be alive – and had even been back to the Black and Blue at the weekend for the first time since the attack.
“It’s still painful around my stomach and chest and I’m having to have therapy on my arms, but so far so good, I haven’t had any flashbacks or anything,” he said.
“It was nice going back to the Black and Blue; the staff met me and the manager and it just helped me get my bearings of what happened on the night.
“Millwall have got me a season ticket now,” he added. “They’ve given me and the other Millwall fans caught up in the attack complimentary tickets.”
Cllr Stephanie Cryan, Southwark Council’s cabinet member for housing, said: “We have arranged temporary accommodation for Mr Larner and will assist him in finding suitable accommodation.”
‘LION OF LONDON BRIDGE’ ROY IS OUT OF HOSPITAL – AND LIVING IN A HOSTEL AS NO FLATS AVAILABLE FOR HERO.
Millwall Fan Roy Larner: "I have been living on friends sofas,I have been trying for flat for two to three months"
BY CHIARA GIORDANO
24 June, 2017
HOUSING LONDON BRIDGE TERROR ATTACK
Roy Larner suffered several stab wounds after taking on three terrorists during the London Bridge attack on June 3
Millwall Fan Roy Larner: "I have been living on friends sofas,I have been trying for flat for two to three months"
Millwall fan Roy Larner has been discharged from hospital but is now living in a hostel
The Millwall fan who took on three terrorists during the London Bridge attack has swapped his hospital bed for a hostel.
Roy Larner, 47, who shouted ‘F**k you, I’m Millwall’ at the attackers as he confronted them, has been placed in a hostel in Brixton by Southwark Council until a council flat becomes available.
The father-of-one, from Peckham, was discharged from St Thomas’ Hospital last Thursday, June 15, after having surgery for several stab wounds. He was rushed to hospital by two Peckham police officers after he was stabbed while attempting to fend off three terrorists in the Black and Blue restaurant and bar in Borough on June 3.
Roy, hailed a hero and ‘the Lion of London Bridge’ for his brave actions, said he was unsure how long he would have to stay in a hostel – but that it could be months or even a year. “I could be there for three months or six months – or a year,” he told the News.
“They [the council] have been quite quick to put me in a hostel in Brixton because they’ve got nothing in Southwark.
“It’s just a room with a shower in with shared kitchen facilities.”
Roy said he had been trying to get a council flat for the last two or three months and had been staying on friends’ sofas. “I think I have to go through an assessment that take 56 days, but because of what’s gone on they [the council] are sorting it quicker,” he said.
Roy, previously unemployed before the attack, should be starting a security job in the near future after being inundated with job offers since his story went viral.
He said he was recovering well and felt lucky to be alive – and had even been back to the Black and Blue at the weekend for the first time since the attack.
“It’s still painful around my stomach and chest and I’m having to have therapy on my arms, but so far so good, I haven’t had any flashbacks or anything,” he said.
“It was nice going back to the Black and Blue; the staff met me and the manager and it just helped me get my bearings of what happened on the night.
“Millwall have got me a season ticket now,” he added. “They’ve given me and the other Millwall fans caught up in the attack complimentary tickets.”
Cllr Stephanie Cryan, Southwark Council’s cabinet member for housing, said: “We have arranged temporary accommodation for Mr Larner and will assist him in finding suitable accommodation.”