Dwarf Tossing Leaves Little Person Paralyzed

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A dwarf actor accuses Mike Tindall of inspiring a thug to toss him on to the ground outside a pub.

14 January,2012 11:21 am

A dwarf claims he was partially paralyzed on his birthday when a stranger lifted and heaved him onto the hard ground outside an English pub, according toThe Telegraph.Martin Henderson, the victim, blames English rugby players who attended a dwarf-tossing contest at a New Zealand bar during the World Cup for inspiring the hooligan, The Daily Mail says.While smoking a cigarette outside The White Horse in Wincanton on his 37th birthday in October, Henderson says a drunken stranger picked him up and threw him, causing him to land hard on his back,Metro says. Henderson rejoined his friends, who were shooting pool, but soon began to lose feeling in his back and legs.The 4-foot-2-inch man was dropped from three feet off the ground, according to the BBC.An exam at a nearby hospital revealed that hed suffered nerve damage, and he was released the next day.Multiple sources report that Hendersons condition has since worsened, due in part to an existing spinal condition. Henderson claims to feel numbness in his lower back and legs. He struggles to maintain his balance, and walks with the aid of braces. For longer distances, he uses a wheelchair. The injuries derailed what he described as a promising acting career.Police have launched an investigation to find the hooded man who attacked Henderson. In the meantime, Henderson is asking for an apology from the English soccer team.Several players -- including the captain, Mike Tindall, whos married to Queen Elizabeths granddaughter -- celebrated a during the World Cup in September with rowdy behavior in a barthat featured dwarf tossing.Theres no denial that the team attended the Mad Midget Weekender event. However, the squads coach denies that his players participated in the dwarf-tossing, according toThe Mirror.