HIP-HOP HERO SAVES SLASH VICTIM’S LIFE
Shoony Eh kept man alive until medics were called
AN AWARD-winning hip-hop star has told how he saved the life of a man who was slashed in the neck in a pub.
Shoony Eh of Edinburgh-based alternative hip-hop band Jamie & Shoony posted on Facebook about the moment he helped the stricken man in the early hours of Sunday.
He wrote: “Last night, I saved this guy’s life. He got his neck slashed. I did all I could to keep him here.
“He died on me twice. I managed to keep him alive until the paramedics arrived. Hope you’re OK, man. I don’t even know who you are.”
Police are probing the assault on the man, who has been named locally as Peter Moyes.
It’s believed he is in a serious condition in hospital.
Police arrived at The Mousetrap pub on Leith Walk at 1.15am and taped off the area following the attack. Last night, they appealed for witnesses.
A police spokesman said: “Police in Edinburgh are investigating a serious assault on a 24-year-old male, which occurred in Leith in the early hours of July 8.”
One witness, who asked not to be named, said: “It was a horrifying situation to witness.
“We don’t know what kicked it off but all of sudden there was a commotion and the guy was lying on the ground. The ambulance took ages to arrive.
“Shoony was amazing and stayed calm, helping the guy who was attacked. Then the police came and locked down the street.
“I hope he makes a full recovery. He looked quite young.” Another pub goer said: “People we’re sitting on the pavement looking shocked. It was bedlam. I hope police catch the person responsible.”
Social media users took to Facebook to praise the musician for his actions.
Paul Harthill wrote: “Well done man. That must have been terrifying. Hope you feel OK. I’ll share this and hopefully you get some good news but in the mean time mega respect to you.”
Laura Murray said: “Not all superheros wear capes. Well done fella xx”