- Lionel Duke, drummer for the band The Christians, suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed while opening for Sting at Liverpool’s Pier Head on Sunday, June 22.
- Lead singer Garry Christian immediately called for help, and emergency responders treated Duke on stage before he was transported to hospital.
- The band issued a statement thanking fans for their support and praising the medical team for their swift action, asking for positive vibes for Duke.
- Audience members described the scene as terrifying but commended the quick response of medics and staff who provided privacy and dignity for Duke during treatment.
- Sting continued his performance with the band's blessing, updating the audience on Duke's condition and singing 'Fragile' in his honour, while the band's manager confirmed CPR was performed and a pulse was regained.
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