Couple back in UK after Mumbai horror.Byline: Sam Wood For other persons of the same name, see Samuel Wood. Samuel Grosvenor (Sam) Wood (July 10, 1883 – September 22, 1949) was a prolific Hollywood director, he also did some production, writing, and to a lesser extent, acting work. A NORTH couple who were injured in the terrorist attacks in Mumbai have been flown back to the UK. Michael and Diane Murphy Diane Murphy (June 17, 1964) is a former child star, best known for sharing the role of "Tabitha" with her fraternal twin sister Erin in the 1960s television series Bewitched for one season. Erin then took over the part for the remaining 6 seasons. , both retired teachers from Ridley, Bardon Mill Bardon Mill is a village in Northumberland, in England. It is situated to the west of Haydon Bridge and Hexham, on the South Tyne. , Northumberland, are in a London hospital after being transferred on a specially chartered flight from India. Mr Murphy, 59, was shot when gunmen stormed the cafe he was in while on holiday. A bullet struck his ribs as the couple were caught up in the gunfire outside the popular Leopold cafe. His wife, 58, was shot in the foot and was also hit by shrapnel shrapnel Originally, a type of projectile invented by the British artillery officer Henry Shrapnel (1761–1842), containing small spherical bullets and an explosive charge to scatter the shot and fragments of the shell casing. . Mr Murphy was taken to hospital and had to have his spleen removed. Last week he was said to be in a critical condition. But he was later taken of the critical list. The family have three children, Graham, Callum and Heather. Speaking yesterday, Graham, 31, said: "I can confirm that my father has been moved to a hospital in this country, we are still waiting for further information on his condition." The family have said the ordeal has been tough and that they have been to see their parents in London. Terrorists carried out eight separate attacks in the Indian city last Wednesday. More than 150 people were killed and over 300 were injured. Mr and Mrs Murphy had been in Mumbai for only a day and were due to leave for Goa the following day as part of a five-week tour of India to celebrate their retirement. Mr Murphy was a teacher at Haydon Bridge Haydon Bridge is a small village in Northumberland in England, with a population of around 2000 people. Its most distinctive features are its two bridges, both crossing the River Tyne, one the picturesque original bridge for which the village was named, now restricted to pedestrian High School. Headteacher John Dowler said: "Mike was a long-standing and very highly respected colleague here. He remains a very close friend to us all and he is still involved in the school. "The whole school community was shocked to hear the news of his involvement in the shooting in the cafe at Mumbai, with Di by his side. "The thoughts of us all, the school community and the students, are with them both and we wish them a quick and very full recovery." Following the attacks Mrs Murphy said: "All of a sudden there was automatic gunfire. The whole place fell apart. "It was tremendously loud. My husband and I were hit, as were lots of people. "There were obviously people injured and others who were dead. It was mayhem. There were so many casualties. "I stayed with my husband because I could tell he was seriously injured. He was losing consciousness." CAPTION(S): IN BRITISH HOSPITAL Michael and Diane Murphy, who were injured during the terror attacks in Mumbai. |
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