How to open a Punto bonnet with a snapped cable?

[lewis s]

I will be picking up my newest vehicle tonight - My mates 2002 Punto with a blown head gasket and broken bonnet cable

When i went round to have a look i could get my hand on the cable sheath on the latch end but not to the actual latch. If not i will have to hope it came off the lever end and i can tug it from the inside :/

If anybody can help that would be much appreciated