US EditionMum of Leeds United fan who fell from tree during promotion celebrations speaks out
- Ed O'Brien, a 23-year-old football supporter from York, suffered a serious fall from a tree in Millennium Square while attending Leeds United’s Premier League promotion parade on May 5, 2025.
- The fall happened amid celebrations after Leeds' final season win at Plymouth attracted over 100,000 supporters to the city centre on Bank Holiday Monday.
- O'Brien sustained serious, life-threatening injuries, was taken to Leeds General Infirmary, and was placed in a coma the following day, with his prognosis still unclear.
- His mother, Stacey Barker, posted on Facebook describing the accident as a 'freak accident' likely to affect their family for years, and a JustGiving page has raised over £12,670 for support.
- The incident highlights the risks of celebration events and has prompted widespread community support, though recovery is expected to be slow with uncertain long-term effects.
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More than £12k raised for family of football fan in coma after falling from tree
More than £12,000 has been raised to support the family of a football fan who is in a coma after falling from a tree during the side's open-top bus…
Leeds fan, 23, in coma after falling from tree during promotion celebrations - The Mirror
Leeds United's promotion parade celebrations have been marred after one supporter fell from a tree and is now in a coma having suffered life-threatening injuries on Monday
Football fan, 23, in coma after falling from tree during club's promotion parade
Leeds United held a promotion parade after winning the Championship (Picture: Getty) A Leeds United supporter is in a critical condition in a coma after falling from a free during the club’s promotion parade in the city. Ed O’Brien suffered life-threatening injuries during the celebrations in Millennium Square on Monday and was taken to Leeds General Infirmary for treatment. His mum, Stacey Barker, has confirmed her son has undergone an operatio…
Leeds fan fighting for his life in coma after falling from tree at bus parade
A LEEDS supporter is fighting for his life in hospital after falling from a tree during their title celebrations. Thousands of fans lined the streets on Monday for an open-top bus parade following the club’s promotion back to the Premier League. JustgivingEd O’Brien is fighting for his life after falling from a tree[/caption] PAThousands of supporters filled the city centre to celebrate promotion[/caption] But disaster struck when supporter Ed O…
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