Army veteran who served 22 years and 'can hardly run around the block' to take on Great North Run
Jonothan Hitchen served in Northern Ireland, Iraq and Bosnia
North East of England
Woke backlash erupts against patriotic St George's Cross roundabout in 'multicultural town'
One local claimed the national symbolism appeals 'only for a selected few'
Veteran branded 'local hero' after protecting children from man with knife
The man arrested remains in custody while Durham Police continue their inquiries into the incident
