Shane Coffey , 20 , from Boston , U.S , flew to the UK to carry out the attack . He hid knife in his luggage before attacking Farha Dowlut , annual , in her room . Mohammad , 22 , heard screams and wrestled Coffey off , suffering injuries . He was honoured for bravery at Surrey Police 's 19 awards ceremony . Coffey was jailed for eight-and-a-half years for admitting attempted murder and GBH .
Shane Coffey , 20 , from Boston , U.S , flew to the UK to carry out the attack . He hid knife in his luggage before attacking Farha Dowlut , 19 , in her room . Mohammad , 22 , heard screams and wrestled Coffey off , suffering injuries . He was honoured for bravery at Surrey Police 's annual awards ceremony . Coffey was jailed for eight-and-a-half years for admitting attempted murder and GBH .