Jack Merritt and Saskia Jones were fatally stabbed by Usman Khan in the 2019 London Bridge attack.
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An inmate who tackled Fishmongers’ Hall attacker, Usman Khan, in 2019 has been directed for release from prison.
Steven Gallant was on day release during a murder sentence at the time of the London Bridge attack.
He and two other men restrained Khan until armed police arrived.
Mr Gallant was jailed for life with a minimum of 17 years in 2005, for the murder of a firefighter in Hull.
In October, the Ministry of Justice said that the Queen had used the ‘Royal Prerogative of Mercy’ to bring Mr Gallant’s case before the Parole Board 10 months early. It was then considered on 21 June.
The Parole Board decided that he could be released with conditions. These include a curfew, avoiding contact with the victim’s family and staying at a designated address.
They said, “We can confirm that a panel of the Parole Board has directed the release of Steven Gallant following an oral hearing.
“Parole Board decisions are solely focused on what risk a prisoner could represent to the public if released and whether that risk is manageable in the community.”
This decision is provisional for 21 days, subject to appeal by the Justice Secretary.
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StandfirstSteven Gallant was on day release on a murder sentence when he intervened on the attack.
An inmate who tackled Fishmongers’ Hall attacker, Usman Khan, in 2019 has been directed for release from prison.
Steven Gallant was on day release during a murder sentence at the time of the London Bridge attack.
He and two other men restrained Khan until armed police arrived.
Mr Gallant was jailed for life with a minimum of 17 years in 2005, for the murder of a firefighter in Hull.
In October, the Ministry of Justice said that the Queen had used the ‘Royal Prerogative of Mercy’ to bring Mr Gallant’s case before the Parole Board 10 months early. It was then considered on 21 June.
The Parole Board decided that he could be released with conditions. These include a curfew, avoiding contact with the victim’s family and staying at a designated address.
They said, “We can confirm that a panel of the Parole Board has directed the release of Steven Gallant following an oral hearing.
“Parole Board decisions are solely focused on what risk a prisoner could represent to the public if released and whether that risk is manageable in the community.”
This decision is provisional for 21 days, subject to appeal by the Justice Secretary.
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