Wessex FM - News - Council Leader Tackles Nuclear Sub Gunman
Mr Smith, 46, a former RAF engineer, said he wrestled the gunman to the ground and disarmed him. None of the civic party was hurt.
He said the man burst into the control room brandishing an SA80 assault rifle, then disappeared out of view and fired two shots.
Seconds later he reappeared and fired two more shots. One just missed Mr Smith who said it was then he decided to take action.
Mr Smith said the gunman, later identified as an Able Seaman, was wearing body armour and camouflage gear
He said afterwards: "I don't feel like a hero, I wish it hadn't happened. It's awful for the boys on the submarine. They will never forget the events of today
So sad and such a waste, those poor victims and their families,
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