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.

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13-year-old has cardiac arrest

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.