A man is in serious condition after being injured during a medieval combat re-enactment at Bodiam Castle. The incident occurred just before 3pm on June 29, involving a 37-year-old participant who suffered a serious head injury due to a sword entering his helmet visor during staged combat. Emergency services transported him to the Royal Sussex County Hospital. Sussex Police are treating the event as an accident while investigating the circumstances. The demonstration was part of a living history event at the 14th-century castle, known for hosting medieval-themed activities.
According to police, the 37-year-old participant from Horsham was wearing body armour when a sword used by his fellow re-enactor entered his helmet visor during staged combat.
Sussex Police are treating the incident as an accident. Detective Inspector Barry Chandler said: 'A man was unfortunately injured during the combat re-enactment.'
The incident occurred just before 3pm on Sunday, June 29, during a living history demonstration.
Bodiam Castle regularly hosts medieval-themed events, including sword fighting demonstrations that aim to bring the Middle Ages to life for visitors.
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