Peter Whittingham, a Cardiff City legend, from Penarth is in hospital after suffering a fall in a local Barry venue last week.

South Wales Police Confirmed: ''At around 10 pm on March 7, we were called to a licensed premises in Barry.

''A 35-year-old man from Penarth suffered a head injury as a result of a fall and remains at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.

''At this stage, there is no evidence or suggestion of a criminal act, and it appears the injury was caused by an accidental fall.

''Enquiries are continuing into the circumstances of the incident.''

Unconfirmed public reports had been circulating online that he had died from his injuries but South Wales Police have confirmed the latest update on this ongoing incident.