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Caio Benicio | PICTURE: Eimer McAuley
A Brazilian delivery driver who was hailed a hero after intervening in a knife attack in which multiple children were injured is to run for Dublin City Council.
Caio Benicio, who was hailed as a “hero” by Senator Mary Fitzpatrick, announced on Sunday that he would be running as a Fianna Fail candidate for Dublin North Inner City.
Three children and a creche worker were hurt in the attack in Parnell Square East on November 23.
A moment of heroism arose as Deliveroo driver, Caio Benicio, who witnessed the terrifying scene, sprang into action to save a young girl from the knife-wielding attacker.
Without hesitation, Caio swiftly dismounted, removed his helmet, and used it as an improvised weapon to intervene and fend off the assailant.
The courageous act has earned him the title of a local hero, with Dublin residents expressing their gratitude for his selfless actions.
Speaking at the Fianna Fail 1916 Commemoration at Arbour Hill, Mr Benicio said his priorities would be around road safety and immigration.
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