Stuntman family put faith in medics

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David Holmes, who is a stunt double for star Daniel Radcliffe, was taken to hospital with a back injury.

The accident happened on set at Leavesden Studios, near Watford, Hertfordshire, where Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is in production.

It is understood the 25-year-old from Romford in Essex was hurt while filming an aerial sequence.

A statement released on behalf of his family said: "We would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. We are trusting in the expertise of the medical staff who are caring for David and would ask the media to please respect the privacy of our family while we concentrate on helping each other through this difficult time."

Mr Holmes was initially taken to Watford General Hospital but has since been moved to another hospital.

An investigation has been launched by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after the accident.

According to the Daily Mirror, Mr Holmes fell to the ground following an explosion which was part of the stunt.

A spokesman for the HSE said: "We are aware of an incident involving a stunt double at the studios and we are investigating."

Steve Truglia, a stunt co-ordinator and performer, said the thoughts of the whole stunt community were with the injured man.