Brave Laura Woods pictured for first time since horror face injury as presenter covers up with bandage and sunglasses
LAURA WOODS has been seen for the first time since suffering horror facial injuries.
The award-winning presenter was forced to pull out of the coverage for the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk fight after a freak accident left her hospitalised.
Woods posted a heartfelt note on Friday evening revealing she was unable to attend the heavyweight clash after suffering an injury while on holiday with boyfriend Adam Collard.
The TNT Sports and ITV star revealed she had accidentally smashed a glass lampshade above her head, causing it to shatter and cut her face and arm.
The unbelievable accident left Woods with some nasty injuries surrounding her eye and a large gash on the back of her arm.
After a period of time recovering and ensuring she is on the mend, Woods has bravely stepped out in public again.
The 36-year-old covered up with a pair of large sunglasses, while keeping her injuries protected by a bandage.
Woods, known to be a huge Arsenal fan, was dropping her dog off at “doggy day care” during her trip out.
She wore a smart black outfit that matched her dark sunglasses.
The presenter paired the look with white trainers.
Fans won’t have to wait long to see the star back on their screens following the injuries.
It was announced today that Woods would be part of ITV’s presenter team for Euro 2024 this summer.
Laura will host coverage of the tournament in Germany alongside veteran reporter Mark Pougatch.
While pundits heading out for the highly anticipated competition include Ian Wright, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Karen Carney, Graeme Souness and Eni Aluko.
Woods may return to TV even sooner than the Euros too, with the presenting ace hoping to be back in time to cover the Champions League and FA Cup finals on TNT Sports.
Following her horrific accident, Woods thanked boyfriend Collard and a number of others for helping her seek immediate medical attention during the terrifying moment.
On Instagram, she wrote: “Just wanted to explain my absence from the telly for a little while, to be totally transparent and avoid any speculation.
“I had an accident last weekend at a holiday cottage. I swung a pillow and hit a large, glass lampshade hanging from the ceiling above me, which shattered and cut my face and arms, but luckily missed my eye.
“I wanted to say a couple of thank yous, firstly to Adam, for being my hero that day, acting so quickly and not leaving my side since and to his family for taking care of me in a time when I was petrified.
“To my agents Alex Maguire and Matthew Odonohue at CAA who searched for the best help immediately.
“To Dr Yannis Alexandrides and his wonderful medical assistant Zuzanna at 111 who opened their emergency surgery and came in on their days off, they were so gentle and have already worked magic that I didn’t think was possible to reduce the damage.
“I’ve added in the photos from then to now to show that even though it may look rough, it’s such a wonderful improvement already and I’m so grateful.
“It was a hell of a shock and I’ve been a bit sad, but I’m feeling very lucky it wasn’t worse. So a big thanks to my eyebrow too, for taking the brunt of it.
“I’m gutted I can’t cover the fight in Riyadh tomorrow anymore, but wishing the brilliant TNT boxing team all the best. Be back soon xx.”