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ITV News hit by Ofcom complaints over Rageh Omaar’s illness ordeal following viewer concerns

Newsreader has thanked 'everyone for their kindness and good wishes'

ITV News has come in for dozens of complaints to Ofcom after newsreader Rageh Omaar fell unwell on air.

Rageh, 56, left viewers of News At Ten concerned last Friday (April 25) as he appeared to stumble over his words.

It was speculated at the time by social media users that the highly-regarded news presenter may have suffered a medical issue.

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Rageh Omaar suffered a suspected mini-stroke (Credit: YouTube)

ITV statement concerning Rageh Omaar

That was later confirmed in a statement from ITV which read: “”

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Robert Leigh
Freelance writer

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