ACTOR Richard E Grant has tweeted his thanks to two nurses at Stroud General Hospital for treating his head wound this evening.

The international film star, who is much-loved for his role in cult classic Withnail & I as well as dozens of other films, thanked nurses Holly and Theresa for 'sorting out' his head wound in a tweet sent at just before 7:30pm this evening.

He explained that a 'heavy metal bar' had caused the injury, before going on to joke that he was cleaned up and glued back together 'like Humpty Dumpty' by the two NHS employees.

Dozens of people retweeted his message of thanks, and an equal amount replied to send him their well wishes.

One nurse from Scotland thanked him for his kind words:

Everyone at the SNJ wishes Mr Grant a speedy, and headache free, recovery.

Thank you to Holly and Theresa, and the rest of the dedicated team at Stroud General Hospital for their commitment, whoever the patient.