Michael Jackson 'in coma' at LA hospital

Michael Jackson is reportedly in a coma at a Los Angeles hospital.

An emergency call was received from Jackson’s Holby Hills, California residence shortly after 8.20pm this evening.

Paramedics performed CPR on the star after he stopped breathing, and took him by ambulance to UCLA Medical Centre, says The Los Angeles Times.

His immediate condition is unknown, however, the singer's father confirmed that Jackson was receiving medical attention.

"I am in Las Vegas, but yes, people in Los Angeles called me and are with Michael and tell me he was taken to the hospital," Joe Jackson told E! News. "His mother is on her way to the hospital now to check in on him.

"I am not sure what's wrong. I am waiting to hear back from them."

A spokesperson for the Los Angeles City Fire Department said: "The call came in because a person was not breathing.

"When the team arrived, they saw that CPR was already in progress by someone at the home. The person not breathing was transported to UCLA Medical Centre and remains there."

Jackson was expected to begin 50 comeback shows at London's O2 arena from July 13. Concert organisers AEG are yet to comment.