John Smeaton ( born Bishopton , Renfrewshire in 1976 ) is a former baggage handler at Glasgow Airport . He became involved in thwarting the 2007 Glasgow Airport attack . Smeaton lives in Erskine , Renfrewshire , 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
2007 Glasgow Airport attack
2007 Glasgow Airport attack
John Smeaton (born 1976)