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Denzil_DC

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Thu Oct 6, 2016, 08:37 AM Oct 2016

UKIP's Steven Woolfe in hospital 'after altercation' [View all]

UKIP leadership hopeful Steven Woolfe was taken to hospital following an altercation at a meeting of party MEPs, interim leader Nigel Farage has said.

In a statement he said Mr Woolfe had "subsequently collapsed" and his "condition is serious".

Mr Woolfe, MEP for the North West, was taken to hospital in Strasbourg for tests.

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In his statement, Mr Farage said: "I deeply regret that following an altercation that took place at a meeting of UKIP MEPs this morning that Steven Woolfe subsequently collapsed and was taken to hospital. His condition is serious."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-37572377
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