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Former England U-21 international Whittingham hospitalised

Ex-Cardiff City and Aston Villa midfielder Peter Whittingham is in hospital after an “accidental” fall left him with head injuries.

The former England Under-21 star was the victim of a fall in a pub in Barry.

"At around 10pm on March 7, South Wales Police were called to a licensed premises in Barry," a statement from the police force read.

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"A 35-year-old man from Penarth suffered a head injury as a result of a fall and remains at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff."

"At this stage there is no evidence or suggestion of a criminal act, and it appears the injury was caused by an accidental fall.