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Leeds United fan's 'stupid' dare goes horribly wrong as he is left in 'absolute agony'

A football fan celebrating Leeds United's escape from relegation was left with shattered heels after jumping into the River Thames - only to find it was just three feet deep.

Johnnie Matthews, 36, stripped to his undies and jumped into the water after making the ‘stupid pact’ while drinking with his mates before the game, despite not being able to swim.

But he immediately regretted his decision after discovering the stretch of water was only 3ft deep and smashing the heel of his right foot. Video recorded by a pal captures him screaming out in pain. And the plumbing and heating engineer is now in hot water with his missus who will have to pick up extra shifts to cover the cost of him being off work.

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