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A single sneeze which caused a brain haemorrhage

A former Premier League assistant referee has told 5 live Breakfast about the moment a single sneeze caused him to suffer a brain haemorrhage.

John Holbrook, who had his brain haemorrhage in 2014, said that he "knew immediately there was something wrong."

If you would like more information or support about brain injuries, you can visit the brain injury charity Headway's website at www.headway.org.uk

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