Concerned concertgoers have been sending their well wishes following a 'medical incident' at a Foo Fighters tribute gig in North Tyneside.
It has been reported that a man required emergency first aid assistance at Whitley Bay Playhouse at around 10.30pm on Friday as a UK Foo Fighters performance came to a close.
The North East Ambulance Service were called to the theatre and dispatched a rapid response paramedic, one ambulance crew and a clinical team leader. One patient was taken to Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital for further treatment.
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A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called to a medical incident at Whitley Bay Playhouse at 10.30pm on 1 July. We dispatched a rapid response paramedic, one ambulance crew and a clinical team leader, and transported one patient to Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital for further treatment."
Whitley Bay Playhouse took to Facebook to give thanks to those who assisted the man. They added that the theatre had received lots of messages about him.
Posting on Facebook on Saturday, Whitley Bay Playhouse said: "We've had a lot of messages regarding a gentleman who required emergency first aid assistance at the end of last nights UK Foo Fighters event. Thanks to our incredible staff, and assistance from key members of the public, the gentleman is in a stable condition and will make a full recovery.
"We are so proud of our staff, and so grateful for the support of our wonderful customers. We'd also like to thank the band and their production team. See you all again soon."
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