John Smeaton | |
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| Born | 1976 (age 47–48)[1] |
| Occupation | Senior ramp assistant |
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John Smeaton KGM (born Bishopton, Renfrewshire[2] in 1976[3]), also known by the nickname Smeato, is a former baggage handler at Glasgow Airport. He became involved in thwarting the 2007 Glasgow Airport attack. Smeaton lives in Erskine, Renfrewshire,[4] a town outside the city and near the airport. Brought up in Erskine, he was educated at Park Mains High School. Smeaton stood as an Independent candidate in the 2009 Glasgow North East by-election.
- ^ "Sunday Herald". Sunday Herald. 29 December 2007. Archived from the original on 3 September 2009. Retrieved 14 January 2010.
- ^ a b Meet John Smeaton: One Kick and He is the Hero of Glasgow, The Wall Street Journal, Vol CCL, No. 5, 7–8 July. 2007, p. A6
- ^ "Life: People, Lifestyles & Living Today". Sunday Herald. 29 December 2007. Archived from the original on 3 September 2009. Retrieved 14 January 2010.
- ^ "'This is Glasgow. We'll just set aboot ye'". The Guardian. 5 July 2007. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
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