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Defibrillator collection in memory of fan who died

A collection will be held at a football game in a bid to fundraise for more defibrillators at football grounds, in memory of a fan who died at a game last year.

West Bromwich Albion season ticket holder Mark Townsend, 57, suffered a medical emergency during a game at Hillsborough in September 2024 and died in the stands.

A collection will take place before Albion's home game against Leicester City on Friday night to raise money for the Red Sky Foundation's 'One In Every Corner' campaign.

Mark Townsend's brother, Steve, is involved with the collection and said he hoped it would prevent any other family feeling like his had over the last 12 months.