Winter Wonderland horror as female acrobat hurt in 30ft circus ring fall watched by screaming families

A FEMALE acrobat fell to the ground during a performance at Zippos Christmas Circus in Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland.

The performer appeared to slipped from her harness during the 6pm show. 

Staff rushed to her aid when she failed to get up and the organisers quickly made an announcement to clear the tent while onlookers screamed in horror. 

A witness told Sun Online: “It was horrific. I thought it was part of the act but when she didn’t get back up I knew something was wrong. 

“A group of people ran on to help her and people were shouting for a paramedic. 

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The witness added: “I thought I heard her scream or wail, so hopefully she is conscious. 

“But it looked terrible. People in the audience were coming out crying. There were quite a lot of kids as well.

“We saw paramedics rush in as we were coming out.”

Zippos Circus confirmed to The Sun Online that an aerial artist fell during the 6pm performance of Cirque Berserk at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland. 

Jackie is a very experienced artist whom we value dearly as part of our circus family

Circus Founder and Director Martin Burton

The female British artist, Jackie Armstrong, performs an aerial act and is a highly experienced circus artist with 10 years in the ring.

Jackie was immediately attended to on the scene by first aiders and an ambulance called. She was taken to hospital by ambulance and further information on the nature of her injuries is awaited.

Immediately following the incident, audience members were asked to leave the Big Top and offered tickets for the next performance that evening.

Circus Founder and Director Martin Burton said: “Jackie is a very experienced artist whom we value dearly as part of our circus family. 

“Clearly we are concerned and offering her and her family our full support and sympathy at this time. 

“At this stage we cannot comment further as we have no information on any injuries  she may have sustained.”

The Zippo Circus is a popular attraction at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland in the heart of London.