Man Dressed as Medieval Knight in Critical Condition After He's Stabbed Through 'His Visor' During Reenactment, Say Police
In an incident police are calling an "accident," a 37-year-old man dressed as a knight was engaged in a mock fight with another reenactor when a sword went through his visor
The man is currently in "serious condition" in a local hospital, according to policeA historic demonstration went wrong in England over the weekend.
Visitors at Bodiam Castle in Sussex, were watching a combat demonstration between two male reenactors on Sunday, June 29, when one man sustained a serious injury.
According to a press release from the Sussex Police, an unidentified 37-year-old man from Horsham, England, was wearing body armor when his opponent's sword 'entered his visor during a combat re-enactment.'
The man 'suffered a head injury and is currently in a serious condition at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton,' Sussex Police shared.
Detective Inspector Barry Chandler said the man was 'unfortunately injured,' but added, 'We are treating the incident as an accident, and we are offering support to his family. His opponent, a 36-year-old man also from Horsham, and the organizers are helping us with our enquiries.'
According to Detective Inspector Chandler, the reenactment 'had drawn a large crowd' who witnessed the incident.
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Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed or taken photographs or videos of the exchange to contact them 'so we can gain a clear understanding of what happened.'
A witness to the event told the Daily Mail, 'It had been a really thrilling fight reenactment and then suddenly it went catastrophically wrong. It was clear the man was very seriously injured and people were very shocked. Some kids were in tears. It was quite upsetting for everyone who was there.'
Bodlam Castle is part of the National Trust, a U.K.-based conservation charity that cares for over 500 historic properties, gardens, and nature reserves around the country. The castle itself was built around 1385 by Sir Edward Dallingridge and his wife Elizabeth.
Sometime between the 15th and 17th centuries, the castle fell into disrepair before becoming a popular spot for visitors in the 18th century, a tradition that continues to this day. Bodlam has also been seen on the big screen in films like 1975's Monty Python and the Holy Grail and 2023's Wonka.
PEOPLE has reached out to the Sussex Police Department and the National Trust for updates on the situation.
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