Leyton Orient fan dies after desperate fans invaded pitch and stopped matched so he could get CPR

Allo Trends World 2023-10-04

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Fans were seen storming onto the field last night in an attempt to get officials' attention while others tried to save the man. Both sets of players were eventually taken off the field as the game was suspended until further notice.The man was thought to have had a heart attack, the Independent reported. Despite efforts by other fans and paramedics, he tragically died. The horror unfolded around 9.30pm yesterday during the match against Lincoln City. Security came under fire at the time for not quickly stopping the match while others tried to save the man's life. Nearly an hour after the game had been stopped, Orient confirmed on social media that it would not be restarting.They tweeted: "This evening’s match will not be restarted due to the ongoing medical emergency in the East Stand."All of our hopes are prayers are with the supporter and his loved ones at this incredibly distressing time." And Lincoln shared their best wishes, adding:

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