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Belfast hero Maitiu Mág Tighearnán has rejected praise after stepping in to stop a knife attack using a hurling stick. Despite risking his life to save the victim, he insists he only did what anyone should do to assist someone in danger. The attack has since sparked two nights of rioting in Belfast. Report by Johals. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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00:01I wouldn't say heroic. And the reason I wouldn't say heroic is because there's a lot of factors in it.
00:06So, as I say, Andre's there with me. There's other people there with me.
00:10It's normal for what I feel somebody should do. You have to see someone in need of help.
00:15I don't think that's heroic. That's just what someone's reaction should be.
00:19We'll assist those in danger. I think that's it.
00:21Now, it's nice to be called a hero. I just don't consider myself one.
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