Tackling Gunman Was the Natural Thing to Do ; Police Give Pensioner Bravery Award for His Selfless Act During Store Robbery

Author: Tina Rowe

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Summary

This is the terrifying moment a hero pensioner wrestled a gun- toting armed robber to the floor - despite the weapon being fired at his head.

Fearless Derek Armiger, 65, rushed across the street and stormed into his local corner shop after he spotted a hooded youth threatening the owner.

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Tackling Gunman Was the Natural Thing to Do ; Police Give Pensioner Bravery Award for His Selfless Act During Store Robbery

Despite having the handgun pointed at his head, he grabbed the butt and wrestled the thug to the ground in a Hollywood film-sty...