War hero who lost leg in Afghanistan fires back after disabled shopper slammed him as ‘ignorant’ for parking in blue-badge bay
Gregg Brighouse took to social media to point out not all disabilities are visible
A HERO war veteran has hit back at a man who criticised him for parking in a disabled space - by offering to wave his false leg in his face.
Gregg Brighouse, who lost part of his right leg after stepping on an IED in Afghanistan, took to social media to point out not all disabilities are visible.
His move came after a comment was left on the Facebook page of his business - Brighouse Leisure - moaning about him using a disabled bay,
However, not to be beaten Gregg came back with a quick-witted response even signing his message off with "Gregg one leg (Afghanistan war veteran)."
The complaint read: “I would like to report two young lads that drive your van...who constantly park in the disabled bays in the car park of Tesco, Prestatyn.
“I have taken photos of them on the two occasions I had my camera with me. I will be sending them to Tesco’s head office and also copies to the police, the car park enforcement officers and the council.
“I am disabled myself and on several occasions had to walk some distance because of their arrogant, ignorant parking, today and in the past.”
But 27-year-old Gregg from nearby Dyserth replied: "Thanks for your arrogant, ignorant comment.
"I am in fact, also disabled with less legs than yourself, which entitles me to park in any disabled bay I choose.
"If you had taken the time to simply ask me on both occasions, I would have happily stuck my prosthetic leg in your face.
"Just so you're aware for the future, not all disabilities are visual just like you looked pretty healthy and I might question your disability.
"Thanks for advertising my van though.Kind regards, Gregg one leg (Afghanistan war veteran).
Gregg said it's not the first time he has been tackled by people who assume he is abusing disabled spaces - even though he has a disabled badge.
He said: “It has happened probably 20 or 30 times in the past with people leaving notes on my car or giving me abuse in person.”
Gregg joined the army in September 2011 and went on a six-month tour of duty arriving at Camp Bastion, before being posted to a checkpoint in Northern Afghanistan.
When out on patrol, he stepped on an improvised bomb and lost part of his leg. He had to carry out his own first aid to save his own life, before other soldiers moved in to help him.
The person who left the Facebook post has been approached for comment.