A hero taxi driver who was caught up in the Liverpool terror attack has thanked the public for their ‘amazing generosity’.
Emergency services were called to Liverpool Women's Hospital on Crown Street at 10.59am last Sunday (November 14) to reports of a car engulfed in flames.
One man died and another suffered serious injuries, Merseyside Police later confirmed.
Police enquiries later established that David Perry, a local taxi driver, locked terror suspect Emad Al Swealmeen, 32, in his car after spotting the 'Mother of Satan’ explosive device.
Liverpool mayor Joanne Anderson said Mr Perry had diverted 'what could have been an absolutely awful disaster at the hospital'.
Fundraising pages set up for Mr Perry have already surpassed more than £70,000.
In a statement, Mr Perry, alongside wife Rachel, said: “On behalf of myself, Rachel and our family, we would like to say thank you to everyone for all your get well wishes and for your amazing generosity.
“We are completely overwhelmed with it.
“A special thanks to the staff at the Liverpool women's hospital, the staff and medical team at Aintree hospital, Merseyside Police and Counter Terrorism Policing, who have all been amazing.
“I feel like it's a miracle that I'm alive and so thankful that no one else was injured in such an evil act.
“I now need time to try to come to terms with what's happened and focus on my recovery both mentally and physically.
“Please be kind, be vigilant and stay safe.”
Counter Terrorism Policing North West are continuing to investigate the explosion.
