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Ex-rugby player hit on head with fire extinguisher settles £3million claim

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A TOP rugby player whose career ended after he was hit on the head with a fire extinguisher in a drinking game has settled a £3million claim.

Saracens flanker Matt Hankin had long-term concussion following the 2015 prank in Hungary.

Hankin sued Barrington (pictured) and Dr Ademola Adejuwon, who let him play

Hankin, 28, was wearing a metal helmet in a Budapest bar when he was “tapped” by prop Richard Barrington.

Despite dizzy spells and vomiting after exercise, he was passed fit to play a game, yet it turned out to be his last.

Hankin sued Barrington and Dr Ademola Adejuwon, who let him play.

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Both denied liability but will pay a significant sum out of court after Hankin, now teaching, wanted £3.15million.

A settlement, revealed in a ruling on six-figure lawyers’ bills, involves no admission of liability.

The figure was not disclosed.

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Source: The Sun

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