A 48 year old engineer has been successful in his accident claim over injuries he sustained at work.

The unnamed man was stabbed in his leg by a piece of machinery. This resulted in him receiving injuries including soft tissue and tendon damage.

The engineer who worked for Scanstick UK in Sawtry Cambridgeshire when the accident happened, claims he has been left with problems bearing weight on his foot. This has resulted with the man, a keen marathon runner incapable of running or training without pain.

Following his accident claim the sports enthusiast was awarded £5,250 in compensation for his injuries.