BOLTON’S League One clash against Charlton was suspended due to a medical emergency in the crowd.
Play was halted when the referee was alerted to the incident by supporters.
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Only 1min 43secs had been played before the whistle was blown.
Bolton posted on X: “There has been a stoppage in play due to a medical emergency in the crowd.
“We will update as and when we know more.”
Supporters rushed to post their well-wishes to the stricken fan on social media.
Meanwhile inside the Toughsheet stadium, the person was given a round of applause by both sets of fans as they were moved by medics.
The Bolton News reports that the “person [was] now being moved on a backboard to the stretcher at the side of the stand. They are being moved to the tunnel area.”
The match restarted after a delay of around eight minutes, with the club then posting: “The game has now resumed.
“Our thoughts are with the supporter who has fell ill and we will update when we hear more on the situation.”
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