Many thanks to those who helped at the crag after my friend John had a fall from the crux of 'wilfred prickles'. This includes the first aiders, gear retrievers and general helpers. Not to mention paramedics, police and Northumberland mountain rescue! A cast of thousands. Thanks again.
Although John didnt deck out ( very close) he had a dislocated thumb from the fall and the rope was behind his leg causing him to invert and tear his achilles, which was why he couldn't walk out. No head injury thanks to a helmet.
Anyway he's at home and recovering and looking forward to gradually getting back out again. A few lessons learned for us.