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New York Post
11 hours ago
- New York Post
Medieval knight re-enactment goes ‘catastrophically' wrong in front of terrified crowd
What a knightmare. A medieval knight re-enactor was stabbed in the face during a mock battle outside a historic English castle – a freak 'accident' that left several children in attendance horrified. The 37-year-old Horsham man, clad in full body armor, suffered a severe head injury when his opponent's sword pierced his visor during a living-history demonstration at Bodiam Castle in East Sussex on Sunday afternoon, according to Sussex Police. 4 The 37-year-old Horsham man was clad in fully body armor when a sword pierced his visor. Bodian Castle NT/Facebook The unidentified armored combatant was rushed to the hospital, where he remains in critical condition, police said. 'We are treating the incident as an accident and we are offering support to his family,' Detective Inspector Barry Chandler said in a statement. 4 The historical event attracted dozens of spectators, including children, who were left shaken. Bodian Castle NT/Facebook 'His opponent, a 36-year-old man also from Horsham, and the organizers are helping us with our inquiries.' The historical event drew a large crowd of excited spectators – including children – who were left shaken when the staged sword fight suddenly came to a disturbing end. 4 The injured knight is in critical condition after suffering a head injury. Bodian Castle NT/Facebook 'It had been a really thrilling fight reenactment, and then suddenly it went catastrophically wrong,' a witness said, the reported. '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.' 4 An aerial view of Bodiam Castle in Sussex shows it surrounded by water. Corbis via Getty Images The 14th-century moated castle, run by the National Trust and built by a former knight during the Hundred Years' War, is a popular landmark known for its medieval displays and educational programs. Officials are asking anyone in attendance at the event to share footage of the traumatic incident. 'We know that the re-enactment had drawn a large crowd and understand that anyone who witnessed the scene could have found this distressing,' Chandler said. 'We are appealing to anyone who has photographs or videos of the interaction that led to the injury to contact us so we can gain a clear understanding of what happened.'
Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Man Dressed as Medieval Knight in Critical Condition After He's Stabbed Through 'His Visor' During Reenactment, Say Police
A reenactment at Bodiam Castle in England went wrong on Sunday, June 29 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. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! 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. Read the original article on People
Metro
a day ago
- Metro
Man stabbed through armour during historic re-enactment gone wrong
A man wearing armour was seriously injured by a sword during a battle re-enactment this weekend. The 37-year-old man from Horsham, West Sussex, was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton after the accident at Bodiam Castle on Sunday. He was a part of a living history demonstration at Bodiam Castle, where volunteers showed what medieval combat may have looked like in full armour. Police are asking for witnesses to come forward after the man was stabbed through his visor with his opponent's sword. A Sussex Police spokesperson added: 'He suffered a head injury and he is currently in a serious condition at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.' DI Barry Chandler said police are treating the incident as accidental and offering support to the victim's family. 'His opponent, a 36-year-old man also from Horsham, and the organisers are helping us with our inquiries,' he added. 'We know the re-enactment had drawn a large crowd and understand that anyone who witnessed the scene could have found this distressing. 'We are appealing to anyone who has photographs or videos of the interaction that led to the injury to contact us so we can gain a clear understanding of what happened.' Historical reenactment, or living history, as it's also known, first took root in Northern Europe in the 1890s. As of 2022, there were around 140 reenactment societies in the UK, with around 20,000 enthusiasts devoting their time, money, and expertise to the hobby. While these groups recreate all periods between the Roman Ages up to the Vietnam War, activities remain broadly similar: camp tasks, arms drill, sentry duties, historical crafts and skirmishes between troops. There's a space for everyone, no matter their interest. More Trending But the hobby isn't without its dangers. A woman suffered life-threatening injuries in a similar accident in 2020, slicing her throat open with a sword in Kent during a Viking re-enactment. A witness said at the time: 'They've got proper swords. They were practising and he caught her neck. It really was an accident, a terrible one, so I'm glad she is okay now.' World War Two re-enactors were injured in 2017 when explosions at Audley End House in Essex went wrong. The men were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and made a full recovery. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Boy, 9, 'nearly grabbed and then followed' by man in Brighton MORE: Windrush activists rally government to save Notting Hill carnival MORE: What I Own: I'm a millionaire with eight properties – my home cost just £396,000
BBC News
a day ago
- BBC News
Man seriously injured after battle re-enactment
A man from West Sussex has been seriously injured following an incident during a living history demonstration at Bodiam Castle on Sunday. Sussex Police said the man, from Horsham, was wearing body armour when his opponent re-enactor's sword entered his visor during a combat re-enactment just before 15:00 BST. The 37-year-old suffered a head injury and is currently in a serious condition at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. Det Insp Barry Chandler said the force is treating the incident as an "accident."
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
‘Knight' rushed to hospital after SWORD accidentally pierces his helmet during medieval battle reenactment at castle
A MAN involved in a medieval reenactment is in a serious condition after suffering a horrendous sword injury. The 37-year-old man was wearing body armour when his opponent's sword entered his visor just before 3pm. 2 He has been left in a serious condition after suffering a head injury. Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward after the incident on Sunday at Bodiam Castle, East Sussex. They are specifically looking for photographs or video footage of the incident. Detective Inspector Barry Chandler from Sussex Police said: "A man was unfortunately injured during the combat re-enactment. '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 organisers are helping us with our enquiries. 'We know the re-enactment had drawn a large crowd and understand that anyone who witnessed the scene could have found this distressing. 'We are appealing to anyone who has photographs or videos of the interaction that led to the injury to contact us so we can gain a clear understanding of what happened.' The man is being treated at Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. 2
