A fundraiser has been launched for David Whyte, the police officer seriously injured during last Friday's stabbing attack at the Park Inn hotel in Glasgow city centre.
Badreddin Abadlla Adam, 28, from Sudan, was shot dead by officers after six people - including the 42-year-old police constable - were injured in the incident at the West George Street hotel. They are aged 17, 18, 20, 38 and 53 and all but one remain in hospital.
The hotel was being used to house asylum seekers at the time.
The 42-year-old officer was described as being in a 'critical' condition following the attack, but is now stable.
And as the policeman recovers in hospital, it is hoped he can be given a 'bravery reward' from the general public.
Clive Kersey, who has no direct connection to Glasgow, but watched the events unfold from down south, launched the online fundraiser on gofundme and told Glasgow Live it was a chance for the wider public to say thank you to the police officer.
He commented: "I just thought it would be a nice thing to do. If we all had that responsibility on our hands day-to-day, it would be crazy. It's not a job I would want.
"To be approached by someone with a knife like that must be horrendous.
"I just thought even if it brought a holiday for him and his family it would be something."
To contribute to the fundraiser, which initially aims to generate £1,000, you can visit the gofundme page here.
Yesterday, Police Scotland police chief Iain Livingstone praised officers for their response to the 'traumatic' scene of the Park Inn hotel attack in Glasgow city centre last Friday.
Speaking during a Scottish Police Authority's meeting, the Chief Constable saluted the professionalism of the officers who responded, commenting: "On Friday afternoon, officers were on the scene within two minutes of reports of violent attacks having taken place at the Park Inn Hotel. Armed police officers arrived shortly thereafter.
"All the officers who attended faced a dynamic and traumatic set of circumstances. The incident, through their professionalism, was quickly contained.
"I think Friday demonstrated, visibly, officers of Police Scotland once again run into danger to protect their fellow citizens and to do their duty. The professionalism of police officers in my judgement was outstanding. I pay tribute to their bravery, selflessness, professionalism and commitment to protecting the public. It goes to the heart of the policing mission and the purpose shared by all officers and staff which is to serve our fellow citizens and keep people safe."
