A father-of-two is fighting for his life after collapsing during a lads' holiday.

Richard Phillips fell to the floor of the bathroom in his Marbella holiday apartment and had to be rushed to A&E on Saturday.

Scans showed he had suffered a major bleed on the liver which required doctors to perform emergency surgery, Birmingham Live reports.

Now the Birmingham man is in intensive care awaiting further surgery.

Gemma, who flew over to Marbella to be by her brother's side, said: "This has been just a massive shock to the whole family and it has devastated us.

"To see him lying there sedated on his hospital bed so poorly is just heartbreaking.

"He has received several blood transfusions, and he is currently heavily sedated with on open chest, which is packed with compression bandages to help prevent further internal bleeding.

"Doctors believe the bleeding was caused by a tumour on his liver which exploded. I have since flown back to Birmingham buy my mother has stayed over there. We are all worried sick.

"He flew over last Thursday with about eight other lads for a five day lads' holiday and was having a great time until this."

Richard is married to Nicky and has two young children.

Gemma added: "Rich is a genuine down to earth guy who is well loved by his children, family and friends.

"He’s a keen gym goer and is well loved by his Emporium (the gym he goes to) family in Erdington. Members have been so supportive and we have received so many messages of goodwill.

"As his younger sister, it’s heartbreaking for me to see my older brother in such a critical state."

The 34-year-old surveyor forgot to take out life insurance before he left, Gemma said, leaving her to set up a fundraiser on his behalf.

Gemma continued: "Rich unfortunately forgot to take out any holiday insurance and his European health card has expired. He also faces a long an intense recovery which will be life changing for him.

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