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Glasgow Airport hero 'set to pull out of election'
Wed, 14 Oct, 2009
Glasgow Airport hero John Smeaton, who helped foil a terrorist attack on the airport in 2007, is set to stand down from his by-election campaign, according to media reports.
Mr Smeaton was working as a baggage handler at Glasgow Airport when he helped a police officer tackle two suicide bombers.
The footage of his actions was broadcast on the internet and a tribute website was set up in his honour.
Last month, he announced he was to stand as an independent candidate in the Glasgow North-East by-election.
But the Daily Record has said the former Glasgow Airport worker intends to quit the race due to concerns over his health.
Mr Smeaton suffers from severe asthma and a source told the paper: "His doctor is worried the campaign might be too much and John will stand down on health grounds."
The baggage handler left his job at Glasgow Airport in June 2008.