LIKE GIGWISE ON FACEBOOK TO GET THE HOTTEST NEWS FIRST!
Enjoy bonus videos, photos and posts and have your say on the the latest music!
Not convinced? Check it out.
Family of Pogues fan seeks Libertines fan who saved his life at Hyde Park
Man suffered heart attack during rowdy set
Tags: The Libertines
by Andrew Trendell | Photos by Ray Hill
Tags: The Libertines
Were you at British Summer Time this weekend? The family of a man who suffered a heart attack during The Pogues' set as they were watching The Libertines at Hyde Park are seeking the man who saved his life.
The Irish folk-rockers' set was halted at British Summer Time, after the crowd grew rowdy and a man collapsed.
The Irish Post reports Andrew Plank, 46 from Marlborough, had a heart attack - before a member of the audience performed CPR and alerted paramedics as the band paused for set for assistance.
Plank's nephew-in-law Lloyd Smith told the Post: "From what we’ve been told by the hospital, there was a stranger in the crowd who performed CPR for 10 minutes and it’s down to the fact that he performed CPR that we’ve still got my wife’s uncle.
"His heart stopped for those 10 minutes but thanks to this bloke the paramedics were able to revive him. When you hear the day to day horror stories in the news, it’s just wonderful to know that there are people out there who care about their fellow human beings and we’d just like to thank them and let them know that they are a special person and appreciated by our whole family."
Plank is currently recovering St Thomas Hospital in Westminster, London - but is said to be more concerned about his favourite Pogues t-shirt.
"He’s a long-time fan of The Pogues," said Smith. "When he woke up, he asked where his T-shirt was and the paramedics had cut it off. It’s his favourite T-shirt and he was more angry about losing his favourite Pogues T-shirt than anything!"
The Libertines' set was also later halted several times - due to a crowd crush and people climbing the control tower. Read our analysis of the situation and overall review of the day here.
Below: 15 exclusive photos of The Libertines' reunion gig at Hyde Park
Comments
comments powered by DisqusMost Popular on Gigwise
Hot Tickets
Latest news on Gigwise
-
Chvrches to replace London Grammar at T In The Park today
Band also hint at possibility of 'special guests'
-
The Libertines, Bastille and Jungle bring Optimus Alive to a close
British acts dominated the Lisbon festival yesterday
-
Listen: Sia reveals Dev Hynes remix of 'Chandelier'
Remix celebrates release of singer's sixth album
-
Wiley slams 1Xtra as Ed Sheeran tops 'black & urban music' power list
1Xtra's decision has caused significant controversy
-
Eminem fans demand refund after further sound issues at Wembley
Second of two sold-out shows plagued by poor sound
-
The Libertines play first mainland Europe show in a decade
The band made a triumphant return at Optimus Alive
-
The Black Keys close day two of Lisbon's Optimus Alive festival
MGMT, Sam Smith and SBTRKT also performed
-
Radiohead to start recording new album in September
Jonny Greenwood confirmed the news on 6 Music
-
Fans & critics slam 'shocking' sound quality at Eminem's Wembley gig
The gig has been labelled a 'total waste of money'
-
Flower company sells bouquets named after Robin Thicke songs
How did anyone think this was a good idea?
-
Drake and Chris Brown photographed in the studio together
Pair have had high profile brawls in the past
-
Ed Sheeran: 'Beyonce controls all women'
Bow down b**ches
-
Tommy Ramone, last surviving member of The Ramones, dies
Drummer died at home aged 62
-
Kasabian add Sheffield date to 2014 UK arena tour - tickets
Band will now also play at Motorpoint Arena
-
Dave Davies: 'Jimmy Page didn't play on 'You Really Got Me'
Kinks guitarist sets record straight on guitar solo
-
Listen: The Kooks unveil new single 'Forgive And Forget'
Another massive track from new album, Listen
-
Sparks announce London Kimono My House anniversary show
Gig to celebrate 40 years since classic album
-
QOTSA side-project Sweethead to play London Show - tickets
Rock duo will play at London's Borderline
-
Arctic Monkeys, Interpol and more kick off Optimus Alive 2014
Imagine Dragons, Temples also stun at NOS Alive
-
Swim Deep, Peace, Circa Waves to support The Libertines at Alexandra Palace
Huge indie names announced for London shows
-
Anna Calvi + David Byrne cover Connan Mockasin's 'I'm The Man That Will Find You'
Calvi teams up with Talking Heads frontman
-
Snoop Dogg to headline first Another World Festival
Buckinghamshire festival to debut in August
-
Franz Ferdinand, White Lies kick off day one at Bilbao BBK
Parquet Court and more stun at Spanish festival
-
Aerosmith earned more from Guitar Hero sales than from any album
Guitar Hero proves to be bands most profitable venture
-
Chvrches, Black Lips, EMA and more to close Liverpool Music Week
First acts announced for Closing Party
-
La Roux reveals she 'wanted to run away' after becoming famous
The singer suffered from frequent panic attacks
-
Azealia Banks parts ways with Interscope records, wants to join Interpol
The '212' singer celebrates on twitter
