Bournemouth-Luton game abandoned after Tom Lockyer injury
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Lockyer was removed from the field of play on a stretcher surrounded by the medical team.
Luton’s Premier League match at Bournemouth has been abandoned following a head injury to Hatters defender Tom Lockyer.
Lockyer was attended to by paramedics and staff in the second half, when the score was 1-1 with the clock paused at 65 minutes.
The defender was removed from the field of play on a stretcher surrounded by the medical team, and there was a standing ovation from the crowd.
After the players were taken off, the Premier League confirmed the match had been abandoned.
A statement from the Premier League read: “The Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Luton Town FC has been abandoned due to a player medical incident.
“Our thoughts are with Tom Lockyer and all players involved in today’s match.”
