Northern Ireland First Minister 'stable' after suspected heart attack

Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson has left hospital after suffering a suspected heart attack.

The Democratic Unionist leader spent four nights at Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital where he underwent a procedure on Monday but has been allowed to return home to recover.

Senior DUP sources said the 66-year-old was in good spirits.

A spokesman said: "He was discharged this morning and is back at home. He is in good form and is happy to be home. His spirits are good."

Robinson used Twitter to thank the medics in the specialist cardiac unit.

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

The Democratic Unionist leader was rushed to Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital yesterday.

Speaking about the 66-year-old's condition, DUP Finance Minister at Stormont Arlene Foster said: "He has stabilised but still remains in hospital."

His health means he will miss an important Assembly debate on welfare reform which has been threatening to collapse the power-sharing institutions at Stormont.

Martin McGuinness has said that he is concerned to hear that First Minister Peter Robinson has been taken to hospital with a suspected heart condition.

In a tweet from his official account, the Northern Ireland deputy First Minister said that his "thoughts and prayers" were with Mr Robinson and his family.

David Cameron has wished the First Minister of Northern Ireland Peter Robinson a "speedy recovery" after he was admitted to hospital with a suspected heart condition.

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

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."