LUTON TOWN have confirmed that club captain Tom Lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest during this afternoon’s Premier League clash with Bournemouth.
Lockyer collapsed in the 59th minute of the match – which was later abandoned – and immediately received medical attention.
ReutersTom Lockyer collapsed in terrifying scenes[/caption]
After being tended to by medics, the defender was stretchered off the pitch to a round of applause from distraught fans at the Vitality Stadium.
He was later transferred to hospital, where he remained in a stable condition.
Luton have since confirmed that he suffered a heart attack during the match.
An official statement from the club read: “Our medical staff have confirmed that the Hatters captain suffered cardiac arrest on the pitch, but was responsive by the time he was taken off on the stretcher.
“He received further treatment inside the stadium, for which we once again thank the medical teams from both sides.
“Tom was transferred to hospital, where we can reassure supporters that he is stable and currently undergoing further tests with his family at his bedside.
“We would like to thank everyone for their support, concern and loving messages for Locks.”
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