Stuart Pearce recovering in hospital after health scare on flight

The Virgin Atlantic flight from Las Vegas to London had to be diverted to Canada.

Stuart Pearce is reportedly being treated in hospital after becoming unwell on a transatlantic flight. Pic: John Walton/PA

Former England and Nottingham Forest defender Stuart Pearce suffered a medical emergency on board a flight from Las Vegas to Heathrow and is being treated in hospital, according to reports.

The Virgin Atlantic flight was diverted to St John's in Canada, with medical staff boarding the plane to assist the 62-year-old, who had been in the United States to attend the Super League match between Wigan and Warrington last Saturday.