A TRANSPORT Police officer who survived a terror attack in London is urging Globe readers to nominate their unsung heroes who represent 'The Best Of British' for a special award.

Wayne Marques - stabbed nine times as he fought off three terrorists with his baton during the incident on London Bridge on June 3 last year - has joined forces with global hearing specialist Amplifon for Brave Britons, which celebrate truly remarkable people who are an example to the nation.

The 39, was was hailed a hero for his actions, said: "Every tragedy has a silver lining and it is up to us to make sure that silver shines.”

Wayne, who won the Against All Odds category last year, was on patrol in the area of London Bridge Station on the night of the attack when he heard screams.

He saw people being stabbed in Borough High Street near its junction with London Bridge Street.

He charged at one of the terrorists lashing out with his baton. But soon he was being attacked by all three terrorists one stabbing him above his right eye which cause him to go temporarily blind in the eye.

Seven people died in the attack and many more were badly injured.

Wayne is calling on people who know of acts of courage or bravery to nominate them for this year’s Amplifon – who have a store in The Grange Shopping Centre, Birkenhead – Brave Briton awards.

He said: "I first felt surprised and then humble when I was nominated by a person I didn't even know.

"The fact they had taken their time to fill in a form and nominate me made me feel very honoured.

"It would have been wrong for me to respond in any other way.”

Wayne added: "We need more people honoured in the way I was because there are a lot of people out there who go beyond what is expected of them for the sake of others.

"Even uniformed services personnel who do a job where they are expected to sometimes face danger go beyond that expectation and react to the highest magnitude.

"To nominate others and put them in the limelight is so inspiring and encouraging to others in their communities and around the country.

"Through adversity we as a nation tend to pull together. How we rally together makes this country great.”

There are six categories in the Amplifon Brave Britons awards:

  • Against all odds
  • Young hero
  • Service to their country,
  • Active agers
  • Hero pet
  • Charity champion

To nominate visit www.amplifon.com

Finalists will be invited to an awards ceremony to be held at the Army and Navy Club, Pall Mall, London, on Tuesday, October 16.

A panel of judges, featuring Falklands hero Simon Weston will also choose an overall Hero from the category winners who will win a trip to Italy.