COUNCIL WORKER BLINDED BY FAULTY EQUIPMENT WINS COMPENSATION

UNISON has won compensation for a father-of-two who was blinded and badly burnt during a shocking accident.

Anthony Briars, 36, lost his sight for several days and saw his face, arm and forearm burnt after being electrocuted by work equipment.

He has also developed Post Traumatic Stress Disorder since the incident in September 2006.

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