UK soldier saved by hoody

Soldier stabbed as he tried to stop thieves is saved by Help for Heroes hoody slung over shoulder which deflected blade
Lance Corporal Gareth Barton was stabbed after grabbing an alleged thief
He said his Help for Heroes hoody reduced the impact of the knife
He is on medical leave after two seven months spells in Afghanistan
By JAMES RUSH
24 September 2013

Protection: Lance Corporal Gareth Barton was saved by his Help For Heroes hoody when he was stabbed after he tried to stop an alleged thief

A soldier who was stabbed when he tried to stop two thieves was saved by his Help For Heroes hoody which was slung over his shoulders.

Lance Corporal Gareth Barton survived after the knife became stuck in the garment’s thick material. Lance Cpl Barton, 35, spotted a man attempting to break into a Royal Mail van in the early hours of the morning while he was out getting fresh air.
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