Steve McFadden falls down stairs
Wednesday, 30th July 2008
Phil Mitchell actor Steve McFadden was rushed to hospital after falling down the stairs on the 'EastEnders' set.
The actor - who plays hardman mechanic Phil in the hit soap - missed two days of filming after being sent to hospital with a shattered hand.
Doctors gave him 30 stitches and had to put pins in his hand before allowing him to go home to rest.
He left the hospital with his arm in a splint.
'Enders scriptwriters are now planning to write his injury into a forthcoming storyline for the BBC soap.
A friend of the actor revealed: "Steve had an accident on set - but he's not blaming the bosses.
"He had the operation and was back two days later.
"He's a proper geezer and just wants to get stuck into work."
Speaking after the injury, Steve said: "I'm feeling much better".
BBC bosses have reportedly asked Health and Safety officials to investigate the accident.
It occured on set at Elstree Film Studios in Hertfordshire.
Photo: Dave Hogan/Getty Images
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