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| Matthew James: Tunisia attack victim gives thumbs up in photo | Matthew James: Tunisia attack victim gives thumbs up in photo |
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| The fiancee of a Welsh holidaymaker shot during the Tunisia terror attack has thanked well-wishers online. | The fiancee of a Welsh holidaymaker shot during the Tunisia terror attack has thanked well-wishers online. |
| Matthew James, 30, from Trehafod, near Pontypridd, used his body as a human shield while protecting his fiancee Saera Wilson, 26, when a gunman began firing on a Sousse beach on Friday. | Matthew James, 30, from Trehafod, near Pontypridd, used his body as a human shield while protecting his fiancee Saera Wilson, 26, when a gunman began firing on a Sousse beach on Friday. |
| His family has confirmed he has returned home and is in a "stable" condition in hospital in Cardiff. | His family has confirmed he has returned home and is in a "stable" condition in hospital in Cardiff. |
| Ms Wilson posted an image of him giving a thumbs-up from his hospital bed. | Ms Wilson posted an image of him giving a thumbs-up from his hospital bed. |
| In a message posted beside the picture on a Facebook fundraising page, she wrote: "Just to say a massive thank you for everyone's support and messages, and donations made to us. | In a message posted beside the picture on a Facebook fundraising page, she wrote: "Just to say a massive thank you for everyone's support and messages, and donations made to us. |
| "I am reading the messages and statuses out to Mat as they are coming in and he is overwhelmed by the response. | "I am reading the messages and statuses out to Mat as they are coming in and he is overwhelmed by the response. |
| "Soon as he is able he will reply to people but is still recovering at the moment and I am typing for him. Much love to you all." | "Soon as he is able he will reply to people but is still recovering at the moment and I am typing for him. Much love to you all." |
| It is understood Mr James was brought home to Cardiff airport on Saturday night in a military aircraft. He is being treated at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. | |
| 'So proud' | |
| Tunisian student Seifeddine Rezgui, 23, who has reported links with Islamic State (IS), opened fire on tourists at noon on Friday. | Tunisian student Seifeddine Rezgui, 23, who has reported links with Islamic State (IS), opened fire on tourists at noon on Friday. |
| It has been reported Mr James was the first to be shot on the beach. | |
| His mother Kathryn James said it was a "relief" to have her son home. | |
| "I'm so proud of him - he put others before himself," she added. "I though I'd never see him again but other people are worse off. Thank God someone was looking over him. | |
| "I feel guilty that others have lost loved ones. It's a total mixture of emotions." | |
| In a statement released through South Wales Police, Mr James's family said: "Matthew is currently in a stable and comfortable condition - and he and his fiancee Saera are doing well, and are happy to be back in the UK. | |
| "They wish to thank all of the medical teams in both Tunisia and the UK for all of their professional assistance, care and support." | |
| At least 15 Britons are believed to be among the 38 killed in the attack, with First Minister Carwyn Jones warning some may be Welsh. | At least 15 Britons are believed to be among the 38 killed in the attack, with First Minister Carwyn Jones warning some may be Welsh. |