Muamba returns to Twitter to thank fans for their support

Footballer Fabrice Muamba has returned to Twitter for the first time since his cardiac arrest to thank fans for their support.

The 24-year-old Bolton midfielder's heart stopped beating for 78 minutes after he collapsed on the pitch last month. His rapid recovery has stunned doctors.

He wrote yesterday: "Thank you so much for your prayers, love and support. Good to be back on Twitter."