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Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Rugby player left with hammer stuck in his SKULL after horrific nightclub attack

Bouncers fought to keep Scunthorpe prop forward Matthew Probert conscious as he slumped against a wall
hammer in the head
A badly wounded rugby player clings to life with a claw hammer stuck in his head after a horrific attack.

Bouncers fought to keep 21-year-old Matthew Probert conscious as he slumped outside a nightclub with the tool embedded deep in his skull – just inches above his left eye.

The dramatic picture was taken by a clubber in Lincoln near the Revolution Bar after nightclub staff rushed to help Matthew and waited until paramedics arrived.

The Scunthorpe Rugby Club prop forward was today stable in a specialist brain unit at Sheffield’s Royal Hallamshire hospital where surgeons removed the hammer in an hour-long operation.


He was transferred there from Lincoln County Hospital.

A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and was being quizzed by police following the incident last night.
Matthew and girlfriend

Matthew’s girlfriend Elisha Davis has written on Facebook thanking well-wishers for their messages of support.

She added: “Matthew seems to be making a good recovery. Hospital staff and family request no visitors for the time being.”

Her sister Tara added: “Op went well. His speech has not been affected.

"Under observation and watching for signs of infection. He is lucky to be alive – I can’t believe it.”

A Scunthorpe Rugby Club spokesman said: “We were shocked to hear what happened – he is popular and well-respected at the club.

"We wish him a speedy recovery”