Newcastle United fan who received emergency treatment at game ‘stable and responsive’

Medical personal were called to assist a fan in the stands during the Premier League match between Newcastle and Tottenham (Owen Humphreys/PA)

The Newcastle fan who required emergency medical treatment during Sunday’s game against Tottenham is “stable and responsive” in hospital, the Magpies have said.

The Premier League encounter at St James’ Park, which the visitors won 3-2, was suspended for 20 minutes towards the end of the first half as a medical emergency in the stands became apparent.