A 13-year-old boy is fighting for life in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest during a football match. Quinton Barham from Trowbridge collapsed on the pitch after complaining of feeling unwell during an under-14 cup match on Sunday.
Cardiac arrest boy recovering after bypass surgery
Quinton Barham Credit: Family
A thirteen-year-old boy who suffered a heart attack while playing football is recovering in hospital following bypass surgery.
Quinton Barham from Wiltshire, collapsed during a game for Bradford Town Youth FC in Bromham last Sunday [3rd].
A message on the club's website said: "Quinny, all of Westbury Youth U14's are rooting for you.
One of the boys said "we have played many great games against you, but now we are ALL on your side". Take it easy dude, here's wishing you a full & speedy recovery !!!"
He'll now be kept a close eye on as her recovers at Bristol Children's Hospital.
Full report: Boy in critical condition after suffering heart attack
A thirteen-year-old boy is in a critical condition in hospital after suffering a heart attack while playing football. Quinton Barham from Wiltshire, collapsed during a game in Bromham on Sunday.
He was kept alive by the prompt action of first aiders at the side of the pitch and is now being treated at Bristol Children's Hospital. Here is Richard Payne's reports.
Extended interview with father of boy who had a heart attack
A thirteen year old boy is in a critical condition in hospital after having a heart attack while playing football. Quinton Barham collapsed during a game in Bromham on Sunday. He was kept alive by the prompt action of first aiders at the side of the pitch.
13-year-old fights for life after cardiac arrest on football pitch
Quinton Barham Credit: Family photograph
A 13-year-old boy is on a life support machine in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest during a football match. Quinton Barham collapsed on the pitch after complaining of feeling unwell during a match on Sunday.
First aiders and an off-duty paramedic gave CPR before an air ambulance arrived at the Bromham Social Centre in Wiltshire. Medics then re-started Quinton's heart and he was stabilised before being taken to Bristol Children's Hospital.
Quinton attends the Clarendon College in Trowbridge and is a devoted footballer. Doctors say it is too early to tell what damage the cardiac arrest may have caused to his brain.
