00:00 Leighton Orion fan dies after desperate fans invaded pitch and stopped matched so he could get CPR.
00:06 Fans were seen storming onto the field last night in an attempt to get officials' attention while others tried to save the man.
00:13 Both sets of players were eventually taken off the field as the game was suspended until further notice.
00:19 The man was thought to have had a heart attack, The Independent reported.
00:23 Despite efforts by other fans and paramedics, he tragically died.
00:27 The horror unfolded around 9.30pm yesterday during the match against Lincoln City.
00:32 Security came under fire at the time for not quickly stopping the match while others tried to save the man's life.
00:39 Nearly an hour after the game had been stopped, Orion confirmed on social media that it would not be restarting.
00:46 They tweeted, "This evening's match will not be restarted due to the ongoing medical emergency in the East Stand.
00:53 All of our hopes or prayers are with the supporter and his loved ones at this incredibly distressing time."
00:59 And Lincoln shared their best wishes, adding,
01:02 "Tonight's match at Brisbane Road will not be restarted due to the ongoing medical emergency."
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