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NHS surgeon Neil Hopper was hailed as a hero when he returned to work after having both his legs amputated, however, he hides a dark secret.

NHS surgeon Neil Hopper was hailed as a hero when he returned to work after having both his legs amputated, however, he hides a dark secret.

His secret? The damage to his legs was self-inflicted.

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Presenter: Rima Ahmed.
Reporter: Tamsin Melville.
Written and produced by Luke de Costa.
Researcher: Bethan Davies.
Social Media: Fede Marilotti.
Online Producer: Rachael Smith.
Executive Producer: Luke Eldridge.
Commissioning Editors: Gareth Hydes and Alistair Miskin.

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