Emergency services rushed to the scene after a circus performer was injured in the Globe of Death stunt – which sees motorcyclists ride inside a large mesh or steel spherical cage The incident took place in Paignton (Image: Google Maps)

A circus performer has been badly hurt after a so-called Globe of Death stunt went wrong. The serious incident took place in Paignton today, Thursday, August 21. ‌

Emergency services are at the scene of a concern for welfare incident regarding a circus performer. Shortly before 5pm, emergency services attended Extreme Circus on Esplanade Road in Paignton. The circus said the incident involved the Globe of Death act. The air ambulance was spotted landing on Paignton Green. ‌

The injured performer was taken to hospital. The extent of thei

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