Keighley cabbie awarded for bravery

    A Keighley taxi driver has been awarded for his bravery in helping to overcome a violent man.

    Qamar Hussain assisted a police officer struggling to subdue a man on Eagle Street last month.

    Mr Hussain managed to hold onto the man until police reinforcements arrived and has now received an official commendation certificate from Bradford police District Chief Superintendent Scott Bisset.

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