Festival-goer hospitalised after suspected heart attack

Monday 01 July 2019

A festival-goer in his 40s remains in hospital after suffering a suspected heart attack during an apocalyptic-themed dance music event on the weekend.

The incident involving the 44-year-old, who had to be taken to A&E, was one of few requiring Police involvement during Saturday's Wonky Town festival in Howard Davis Park.

A spokesperson told Express that they had to deal with eight incidents in total, including a 22-year-old man being ejected from the event, and a 16-year-old who attempted to enter the festival grounds over a wall being given a lawful order to leave.

Pictured: A 44-year-old remains in hospital.

There were also five noise complaints in total.

Nonetheless, the festival, which attracted hundreds of young attendees in bright outfits, was hailed as a success by many.

Described as a "post-Brexit apocalyptic party town", the festival was two years in the making and supported Silkworth, a charity specialised in helping islanders with addiction problems.

It had three separate 'districts' linked with pop culture references, each with their own stage: 'Temple of Boom', 'District 12' and 'Neon City'.

The latter was headlined by club legend Roger Sanchez, who had sunlit crowds dancing as temperatures hit a high.

Police were this morning unable to provide an update on the condition of the 44-year-old, but said that he remains in hospital.