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Hill-Wood suffers heart attack

Hill-Wood: Fallen ill

Hill-Wood: Fallen ill

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has suffered a cardiac arrest and is in stable condition, recovering in hospital at present.

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The 76-year-old had a heart attack on Friday following a bout of pneumonia, according to a statement from the club.

"Peter was taken ill at home on Friday and is currently being treated in hospital. He is making a good recovery," read the statement from the north London outfit.

"The club wishes Peter a full and speedy return to health and our thoughts are with him and his family at this time."

Hill-Wood has been chairman of the Gunners since 1982 and is the third member of his family in that role along with grandfather Samuel and father Denis.

Posted: 02/12/12 11:19

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