35 people were treated for minor injuries after thousands of fans turned up to see 'X Factor' finalists One Direction perform last night.
The Press Association reports that the group performed a short set in the open air in Wolverhampton’s Queen Square yesterday.
Ambulance staff said that nearly 4,000 people attended the performance. They said that the effects of the cold weather and over excitement were the main reasons for the minor injuries.
A spokesman for the West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "The band didn't come on stage until just before 8pm, but the first casualty was found in Lichfield Street at 4.45pm with a head injury. After treatment she was discharged on scene.
"Another five casualties were dealt with about half an hour later. Three hadn't eaten or drunk all day, one had felt faint and the fifth was hyperventilating. The latter two patients also had insufficient clothing on for the conditions. After treatment, getting warmed up and eating something, all five were discharged."
The spokesman added: "Just before the band took to the stage there was a surge in the crowd. A total of 28 people were lifted out over the barriers at the front. Eight were assessed by ambulance staff but did not require hospital treatment and went back into the crowd."
