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Northern Ireland First Minister 'stable' after suspected heart attack

Northern Ireland's First Minister Peter Robinson is in stable condition after suffering a suspected heart attack, a party official has said.

The DUP leader, 66, was rushed to Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital in an ambulance on Monday.

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Peter Robinson: NI's First Minister suffers heart attack

Peter Robinson, the First Minister of Northern Ireland, has been rushed to hospital after suffering a suspected heart attack.

Peter Robinson was rushed to hospital this morning. Credit: PA Wire

Mr Robinson, 66, was taken by ambulance to Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital at just after 9am this morning.

Senior DUP sources confirmed the party's leader was being treated for a suspected heart complaint.

A hospital spokeswoman said: "Mr Robinson underwent a procedure this morning and is currently recovering in the Royal Victoria Hospital."

A DUP spokesperson said: "The First Minister felt unwell this morning and has been admitted to the hospital for some further tests."

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