Q+A presenter Susan Wood suffers serious head injury

Susan Wood is now recovering from her accident. Her sons thanked staff at Auckland Hospital for their support. Photo / Supplied

Lucy Knight - the good samaritan who suffered a fractured skull while trying to stop a bag-snatcher - says broadcaster Susan Wood will need privacy to recover from a serious head injury.

Ms Wood, who hosts Q+A and is a presenter on NewsTalk ZB, suffered a serious head injury from a fall at her home in Auckland on January 10 and was taken to hospital..

She has since been discharged and is now in rehabilitation.

Her sons, Alex and Matt Beck, said in a statement: "The treatment of our mother has been outstanding. We also appreciate the concern and goodwill shown by others."

This evening, Ms Knight, who was seriously injured after stepping in to stop a teenager taking another woman's bag, tweeted her best wishes to Ms Wood.

She said: "Sorry to hear about Susan Wood's accident. I hope she does get some privacy to recover in. Head injuries can take some time. #GetWellSoon"

Sorry to hear about Susan Wood's accident. I hope she does get some privacy to recover in. Head injuries can take some time 😒#GetWellSoon

— Lucy Knight (@lucymk) February 3, 2015

TVNZ said: "We were saddened to hear of Susan's accident. Susan is a much respected and admired member of our newsroom. She will be in her colleagues' and our viewers' thoughts as she recuperates.

"We will be supporting Susan in her recovery, and we ask that her family's request for privacy during this challenging time is respected."