Heartstopping moment families watch acrobat’s rope snap during high wire act

Holidaymakers at Butlins were shocked after the performer fell during her routine (Picture: Sussex News)

Parents and children looked on in horror as an acrobat plummeted to the ground when a rope snapped during a high-wire act.

Holidaymakers at Butlins were shocked after the performer fell during her routine yesterday evening.

The acrobat was part of the group Electric City, which promises a high-thrills show with ‘gravity-defying stunts.’

Leanne Charles was visiting Butlin’s Bognor Regis with her ...