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flag A London bus driver was fired after stopping a theft, sparking national outcry over his dismissal despite police approval and public support.

flag A 62-year-old Irish bus driver, Mark Hehir, was fired by London’s Metroline after subduing a thief who stole a passenger’s necklace in June 2024, sparking national outrage. flag The victim, Katalin Kaszas, said Hehir’s actions prevented further harm and that his dismissal was unjust. flag Police confirmed his force was proportionate and necessary, and he faced no charges. flag Despite an employment tribunal upholding the firing, over 125,000 people signed a petition demanding justice, and a GoFundMe raised more than £28,000 in his support. flag Justice Secretary David Lammy praised Hehir as a hero, and political leaders called on Metroline to apologize, highlighting a growing debate over workplace policies versus public heroism.

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