John Smeaton | |
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Born | 1976 (age 47–48)[1] |
Occupation | Senior ramp assistant |
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John Smeaton KGM (born Bishopton, Renfrewshire[2] in 1976[3]), also known by the nickname Smeato, is a former baggage handler at Glasgow Airport. He became involved in thwarting the 2007 Glasgow Airport attack. Smeaton lives in Erskine, Renfrewshire,[4] 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.