Mum, 45, was saved by her mobile phone in Manchester bombing – when it deflected a flying metal nut up through her cheek and off her nose
A MUM was saved by her mobile in the Manchester bombing – when it deflected a flying metal nut in the explosion.
Lisa Bridgett, 45, was speaking on the phone after the Ariana Grande gig in Manchester Arena when evil Salman Abedi set off his nail bomb.
The blast ripped through the crowd and sent deadly shrapnel tearing into concertgoers.
Nuts, bolts and screws were seen scattered around the area the explosion happened – and one of them was heading straight for Lisa’s head.
The steel nut chopped off her middle finger as she held the phone.
But it was then deflected off the device, penetrating her cheek and hitting her nose.
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Steve added: "She will make a full recovery although I don't think the finger will grow back!
"All of us want to thank the police for their incredible work after the incident and all the staff at both the MRI and Wythenshawe for all the work they have done and are doing.
"And in particular, Peter the steward at the MEN for helping Lisa outside and getting her to safety."
The mum is currently recovering in hospital in Manchester.