Organisers of a Christian festival say they are "devastated" after a man died and six other people were injured by a falling sign. Sussex Police said it had been called to the Big Church Festival at Wiston Park, near Steyning in West Sussex, at about 15:38 BST on Friday. It was later confirmed a 41-year-old man from Eastbourne in East Sussex had died. The Archbishop of Canterbury said she was "sad and shocked" to hear about the fatal incident. Dame Sarah Mullally said: "I pray for his family, friends and loved ones as they grieve. I pray for those receiving treatment, and the healthcare workers looking after them. "And I pray too for the other festival goers, staff and event organisers as they come to terms with these tragic events. "May the God of comfort and healing be with them all." South East Coast Ambulance service said four of the six people injured were taken to local hospitals for further treatment, with two people having serious injuries. The Big Church Festival, which describes itself as the UK's biggest Christian festival, was founded in 2009. The festival began on Friday and was due to continue until Sunday, but a decision was made by organisers to cancel the remainder
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Robert Guanco, 41, a pastor at Jesus Living Water church in Eastbourne, described as having ‘touched many lives’ A 41-year-old man who died after a large wooden sign fell at a Christian festival on Friday has been named as Robert Guanco, a…
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Robert Guanco, 41, a pastor at Jesus Living Water church in Eastbourne, described as having ‘touched many lives’ A 41-year-old man who died after a large wooden sign fell at a Christian festival on Friday has been named…
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Robert Guanco, 41, a pastor at Jesus Living Water church in Eastbourne, described as having ‘touched many lives’ A 41-year-old man who died after a large wooden sign fell at a Christian festival on Friday has been named as Robert Guanco, a…
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