York Minster

He fell while abseiling in connection with the installation by contractors of a full-sized graphic print of York Minster's Great East Window on the scaffolding currently surrounding the window's site, while the window itself is undergoing a ten-year programme of restoration.

Mr Parsons was attended immediately by one of the Minster's first aiders and then by ambulance paramedics before being taken to York Hospital.

The installation of the window print was completed during the afternoon.

York Minster is working with the Health and Safety Executive in investigating the accident.

York Minster spokesman Martin Sheppard said, "Luke Parsons' accident was an awful moment and everyone at the Minster was shaken by the news, and so we're extremely relieved to hear that he isn't seriously injured. We will be keeping in touch with his recovery and wish him all the best as he gets over what must have been a frightening experience as well as a very painful one. This has underlined the importance of our commitment to safe working conditions for all those working on the Minster's restoration, whether York Minster staff or those employed by other organisations like Mr Parsons."