Hero plumber David Justino who saved British tourist's life in horror taxi accident fired from his job

By Daily Mail Reporter

PUBLISHED: 16:21 EST, 24 September 2013 | UPDATED: 02:22 EST, 25 September 2013

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The passerby plumber credited with saving a British tourist's life after a horrific Manhattan taxi crash claimed today that he's been sacked from his job for attracting too much attention.

David Justino, 44, made a tourniquet out of his belt to stop the bleeding from Sian Green's leg when the young woman's foot was severed by a runaway cab on August 20.

Miss Green, 23, today spoke for the first time since the accident and thanked strangers that saved her life. Mr Justino now says he has been punished for this heroism by his employer.

Hero: David Justino saved the life of British tourist Sian Green when she was hit by a taxi in Manhattan. Now he says he's been sacked for attracting too much attention

Upbeat: Sian Green (center) spoke for the first time since the horrific accident on the Today show on Tuesday and thanked strangers for saving her life. She appeared on the show with best friend Keshia Warren (left)

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Hero plumber David Justino who saved British tourist's life in horror taxi accident fired from his job