A British bodyguard who has watched over stars including Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Jennifer Aniston and Cheryl has shared photographs of the horrific injuries he received after being injured in a hit-and-run accident.
Steve Meredith put out an appeal on social media to find the “scum” who caused his head injuries.
The beefy bodyguard was driving along the A38 in Gloucestershire when he noticed a driver in a convertible gold Renault Megane speed up behind him.
“He was flashing at me and beeping his horn,” he wrote on Facebook, adding that he thought the driver wanted to drive past him.
“I slowed down and stopped to allow him to pass,” he wrote. “He didn’t, so got out and gave him the thumbs up to see if he was okay and he accelerates and drives at me, smashed my head on the windscreen.” He added that the driver’s windscreen was probably damaged.
“Thankfully there are no broken bones, only my body that is battered, bruised and a massive headache.”
He added: “Once again thank you for all that have shared and hopefully the police find the scum.
“Thank you for all the messages too. Really appreciate them.”
Steve has caught the eye of fans thanks to his hipster beard, and presence on many red carpets.
He says he “loves” his job.
“It’s amazing. But it’s tough and mentally challenging,” he told Gloucestershire Live.
“You have to be looking out for trouble. I may go into a place two hours before a job and do a complete sweep of it, looking at the whole venue.
“I’m responsible for their safety at the end of the day.”
He even features in the video for girl band Stooshe’s song Lock Down, where he plays the role of a prison guard. “I knew them because I did their security for them. They were struggling on the day of filming for an extra and asked me.”
Steve, who was fitted with a pacemaker at the age of nine, began working in security when he was 18. He goes to the gym for around two hours every day to keep him fit for his job.
He also gives free talks in schools, hoping to inspire children to succeed in life.