Four ‘selfless’ members of public commended for bravery after trying to save Yorkshire dad stabbed to death from dad ru Watch Video

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Four selfless members of the public have been commended by South Yorkshire Police for their bravery and compassion after desperately trying to save the life of a young dad who had been stabbed in Yorkshire.<br/>Daniel Micska, 28, was stabbed to death by cowardly Daniel Balazs who plunged a 12cm knife into his chest before fleeing the scene on August 9, 2023, in Barnsley.<br/>As Daniel lay bleeding in the middle of Newton Street and begged for someone to call an ambulance, a band of residents rushed out to help the dad-of-two.<br/><br/>Jonathan Maw, Elaine Priestley, Gillian Austin and Michelle Dyson all came to assist Daniel as they tried to stop the bleeding and comfort him before paramedics arrived at the scene to provide first aid.<br/><br/>Daniel was rushed to hospital but died of his injuries that same evening.<br/><br/>However, police said the actions of Jonathan, Elaine, Gillian and Michelle did not go unnoticed and now they have all been recognised and presented with commendations for the actions they took in the fight to try and save Daniel's life.