DIY SOS host Nick Knowles blasts thieves who stole gear from show’s volunteer
Paul Matson - a regular on the BBC programme that helps people renovate their homes - had his van ransacked
DIY SOS host Nick Knowles has blasted thieves who nicked tools from one of the show's regular volunteers.
They ransacked a van belonging to ex-soldier Paul Matson and made off with thousands of pounds worth of gear.
Paul was on his way to help on another episode of the hit BBC show near Hessle, East Yorks., when he was targeted yesterday.
Devastated Paul, who founded charity Hull 4 Heroes which helps struggling veterans, said: "I'm gutted.
"I woke up to come and help the lads on DIY SOS and opened the side of the van and all the tools were gone.
"There's some major tools on board that van, items which cost over a £1,000 on their own."
Mr Matson set up Hull 4 Heroes in 2016 after leaving the Army and struggling to get back on his feet.
He said despite the theft he would still continue to help out on the house, which is being renovated by Knowles and his team.
He added: "I'm a working man at the end of the day, what I'm doing here is for free but the tools going missing aren't going to stop me."
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Fuming Knowles tweeted: "This is not Hull. Hull is here helping us build a house for a family.
"People who stole Paul's tools have no community.
"Not everyone in the community has community spirit but those that don’t are missing out for sure.
"It is disgusting that any tradesman could have his tools nicked, but to think it has happened to Hull’s most amazing human being is just heartbreaking."
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