British photo-reporter injured in Misurata admitted to Mater Dei Hospital

British photojournalist Guy Martin, who was injured in a mortar attack in Misurata, that also killed two of his colleagues, was brought to Malta and was immediately admitted to Mater Dei Hospital for serious stomach and pelvis injuries.

26 April 2011, 12:00am
by Karl Stagno-Navarra

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Guy Martin, 28 from Falmouth, UK disembarked at the Grand Harbour on a stretcher assisted by a team of paramedics who travelled with him by ambulance to Mater Dei Hospital.

Another photographer, US national Michael Bowen, was brought to Malta on Sunday.

Guy Martin was in the city of Misrata when his group was attacked with rocket propelled grenades. He has undergone surgery in a makeshift hospital in Misurata for leg and stomach injuries and has been described as “serious but stable.”

Guy Martin was also a part-time lecturer at University College Falmouth.

Mal Stone from the College said in a statement: "Guy is a hugely talented young photojournalist and a very valued member of staff. He was expected to be back at the college next month."

Martin’s work has been used in the Guardian, the Observer and the Sunday Times among others.

Two other photographers died in the attack. Briton Tom Hetherington, 40, and US citizen Chris Hondos, 41. Their bodies were flown to Malta from Misurata last Friday night.