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Friday the 13th was really unlucky for a boy of 13 yesterday when he was struck by lightning - at 1.13pm, or 13.13.

The lad was among 150,000 people at an airshow in Lowestoft, Suffolk when the bolt hit.

He was treated for burns to his shoulder by St John Ambulance staff and should make a full recovery.

Rex Clarke, St John team leader, said: "Suddenly there was this huge crack of lightning really close to the seafront and really loud thunder.

"Seconds later we got a call someone had been hit. The boy was breathing and was conscious.

"He had a minor burn to his shoulder and was taken to hospital as a precaution. It could have been a lot worse.

"It's all a bit strange that he was 13, and it happened at 13:13 on Friday 13."

Spectator Jordan Gissing, 16, and a woman standing close to the boy were also treated for minor injuries following the strike.

Jordan threw his umbrella to the ground as he saw a spark on his hand as the lightning struck.

He added: "We were just watching the Red Arrows go past and there was a flash of lightning. I couldn't speak. I was in shock."

Were you the boy hit by lightning or do you know him? Call the Mirror on 0800 282 591 or email mirrornews@mirror.co.uk.