Mika issues update on sister's condition

Mika has issued a statement updating fans on his sister's condition following her recent fall.

Last week, Paloma Penniman was found impaled on railings below her Kensington flat, after falling 50ft from an open window.

Writing on his website, Mika said that his 28-year-old sister is recovering from a series of operations to repair her injuries.

He said: "On behalf of my whole family, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and kindness over the past week. Paloma is in a stable condition at the Royal London Hospital.

"She has undergone extensive surgery to her legs and surgery to her abdomen. Although she is in a lot of pain, things are looking remarkably good considering what happened.

"Over the coming weeks, Paloma will undergo more surgery and start her rehabilitation programme. Her recovery will be a long and difficult one but at this point in time there is no reason to believe that it won’t be a successful one.

"Paloma and the whole family feel extremely lucky and we are eternally grateful to the helicopter response unit, doctors and nurses of the Royal London for saving her life."

Mika added: "Every card, text message and bunch of flowers has been shown to Paloma. We are extremely grateful to you all for keeping Paloma in your thoughts and prayers."