An experienced climber who broke his neck and may need to have both his legs amputated following a terrifying fall blames his partner for his horrific injuries.
David Littlejohn, 55, says fellow climber Shane Williams let go of his rope at a crucial moment, sending him plummeting down a 56ft rock face in the Avon Gorge, Bristol.
Mr Littlejohn is now suing Williams for £1million in compensation after he also broke his sternum, pelvis, and feet following the fall in May 2023, The Telegraph reported.
He claimed he was under the impression Mr Williams had a firm hold of the rope when he put his weight on it while taking part in a climb known as the Arms Race.
But he said Mr Williams released the rope without informing him, causing him to fall into a deep ravine.
