He was just 25 when he filmed the scene that would leave him paralysed. And while David Holmes initially retained some use of his arms, 15 years after the accident he can only use his left arm. Worse still, his injuries are degenerative and his life expectancy has been put at just 65.

However, the 43-year-old has found love and his injuries have not stopped him from travelling.

He insists: “I’m not a victim because I’m…