A DECORATOR who was injured following a fall from scaffolding has been discharged from hospital.
Albert Masih, 36, was trapped underneath scaffolding after falling 40 feet, after he slipped while painting a house in Quarry Road, Old Town.
Members of the fire brigade used ropes and cutting equipment to free him from the collapsed scaffolding.
His sister Alvina Kumar, a police press officer said: "I am pleased to say that Albert has been discharged from hospital and appears to be recovering from his ordeal.
"He had a large bump on his head and bruised legs, but other than that he is okay.
"He realises that he was very lucky.
"The emergency services, and the passer by who alerted them were brilliant. We are both very grateful to them."
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