British decathlete Ben Gregory in coma after bike accident

Ben Gregory is in a coma in hospital after being knocked off his bike (Martin Rickett/PA)

Former Team GB decathlete Ben Gregory is in a coma with serious head and neck injuries after being knocked off his bike.

Gregory’s girlfriend, Naomi Heffernan, revealed the news in an Instagram post, writing: “Ben was in a serious bike accident. He has a fractured skull, neck and multiple haemorrhages to his brain. He’s in a coma and on life support.