Sky News host Dermot Murnaghan reveals bruised and bloodied face after 'hit-and-run' shock
DERMOT MURNAGHAN shocked his Twitter followers this afternoon after revealing why he's not been seen on screens over the past few days.
Dermot Murnaghan anchors Sky News before hit-and-run case
The Sky News presenter said he has been involved in a "hit-and-run" attack before uploading a photo of his injuries.
Sharing a close-up photo with his 5,920 Twitter followers, the 59-year-old unveiled a grazed chin and bruised cheek, which ran all the way up to his left eye.
"Here's why I haven't been on air for two days. A hit and run in Kentish Town yesterday. Police were fantastic," Dermot captioned it.
The veteran broadcaster, who is a keen cyclist, received a lot of sympathy from fellow users following the tweet.
Here's why I haven't been on air for two days
Colleague and political editor, Tom Boadle, replied: "Good gritty look that. Hope it heals nice and quick!"
Fellow presenter, Anna Jones, continued: "Ouch! Hope you heal quickly, Dermot," as Caroline Feraday added: "Sorry to hear this Dermot, hope you heal up easy and they catch them!"
"When the newsman becomes the news! Poor you. Hope you're on the mend soon," another user wrote.
While, another colleague, Jayne Secker went on: "Flipping heck Dermot. Take care of yourself."
The star presents the Sky News Tonight With Dermot Murnaghan programme, after joining the broadcaster back in 2007.
Dermot also previously presented the likes of Eggheads and BBC Breakfast, as well as ITV's Wish You Were Here? and Treasure Hunt.