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Luton's Tom Lockyer 'alert and responsive' after suffering cardiac arrest

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There was a huge scare in the Premier League on Saturday as Luton Town's Tom Lockyer collapsed on the pitch in the second half of the match against Bournemouth.

Play was suspended after the hour mark as Lockyer fell to the ground with no other player near him. Luton manager Rob Edwards immediately called for medical attention.

Luton later confirmed Lockyer had suffered a cardiac arrest but was "stable and currently undergoing further tests". A stretcher was brought out and players left the pitch as the defender was treated by paramedics.

The crowd at the Vitality Stadium applauded as Lockyer was carried off the ground. The BBC reported that Lockyer was "alert and responsive".

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