Leeds supporter, 23, in coma after falling from tree during promotion parade

A supporter is fighting for his life in a coma after suffering life-threatening injuries during his side's title celebrations on Monday. In a tragic turn of events, Ed O'Brien, aged 23, fell from a tree as he watched the Whites squad celebrate their promotion with supporters.

He was swiftly transported to Leeds General Infirmary, with his mother, Stacey Barker, confirming that her son has already undergone surgery. The extent of his injuries are still unknown at this stage.

A fundraiser has since been launched in support of Ed, amassing over £10,000 thus far, with NBA star and Leeds United investor Larry Nance contributing £2,000 towards the cause.

Ed's mother Stacey expressed her gratitude, saying: "For those who have simply messaged to say they're thinking of him, that they are praying for him, thank you. He needs all the prayers and luck in the world right now, we all do.

"I'm hoping he shows the same resilience, the same strength, the same character we've all come to know and love him for in the coming days/weeks and months ahead."

Ed's family are making multiple daily trips to the hospital to be with him as much as they can. His mother shared with BBC: "We're holding onto every hope that our son and brother comes out of this as unscathed as possible, given his injuries.

"As yet, there is little improvement in his condition. He remains in a coma, but the fantastic team looking after him are confident he is showing some positive signs.

"Ed and his siblings are incredibly close and they're feeling his absence acutely, as are his dad and I."

She emphasised how speculation and false information have affected the family deeply. "We wanted to minimise the countless untruths which are currently circulating around Ed's condition and also to urge people to consider what they are writing on social media for Ed's loved ones to see.

"We are going through one of the worst things a parent can go through and some of the unwarranted comments are further compounding our heartache as a family. Ed is just a young man who made a mistake and he's paying for it dearly."

"As far as I am aware, he had consumed alcohol but I am confident he wasn't paralytic as some posts are suggesting. I am also as confident as a mother can be that no other substance was involved."