Brazilian Immigrant Hailed as Hero in Dublin Knife Attack
Caio Benicio intervened in the attack, sparking an outpouring of support and a fundraiser that has raised over $350,000.
- Caio Benicio, a Brazilian delivery driver, intervened in a knife attack in Dublin, using his motorcycle helmet to subdue the attacker.
- The attack sparked anti-immigrant riots in Dublin, described as the worst in recent memory.
- An online fundraiser to 'Buy Caio Benicio a pint' has raised over $350,000 in appreciation of his bravery.
- The victims of the attack included three children and a woman, with a 5-year-old girl and the woman still in serious condition.
- Despite the anti-immigrant sentiment fueled by the attack, Benicio, an immigrant himself, is being hailed as a hero.