Man killed at Big Church Festival named as church leader
BBC News reports on the tragic incident at the Big Church Festival in West Sussex where a man, later identified as Robert Guanco, aged 41, was killed. He was a pastor at Jesus the Living Water Church in Eastbourne.
Six injured after sign falls at event
The festival, which describes itself as the UK's biggest Christian festival, had to be cancelled early when a falling sign injured six other people, four of whom were taken to hospital.
Tributes from the church and leaders
In a heartfelt statement, Guanco's church praised him as a "faithful servant of God" with a loving family and a caring nature. The Archbishop of Canterbury expressed her sadness and shock at the incident, offering prayers for Guanco's family, injured, and organisers.
Festival details and aftermath
The festival began on Friday and was scheduled to continue until Sunday but was cancelled following the accident. The event has been described as a devastating blow to the community, leaving many in mourning and shocked by this tragedy.