Waltham Abbey supporter taken ill at Billericay football match

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 09:31 · Archive

A Waltham Abbey supporter was taken to hospital after falling ill during the half-time interval of Billericay Town FC's FA Trophy fixture on Saturday, 14 November.

A Waltham Abbey supporter was taken to hospital after falling ill during a football match in Essex. The incident occurred during the half-time interval of Billericay Town FC's FA Trophy fixture against Waltham Abbey on Saturday, 14 November.

Medical personnel from both clubs attended to the supporter before an ambulance was called. He was then transported to hospital.

Billericay Town FC released a statement thanking those who assisted during the incident. The club said: 'During the half-time interval today, a Waltham Abbey supporter was taken ill in the crowd. He was attended to by the medical personnel from both teams and an ambulance was called. He was then taken to hospital. We would like to thank those who attended him and we would also like to send the supporter our very best wishes for a fast and full recovery.'

The match concluded with a 3-1 win for Billericay in the FA Trophy.

Waltham Abbey supporter taken ill at Billericay football match — Image: Brentwood Guardian

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Emergency unfolds at Essex football match as ambulance calledWaltham Abbey supporter taken to hospital after falling ill during half-time at Billericay Town FC’s Essex match. Medical teams and ambulance attended.Brentwood Guardian · 15 Nov, 09:10
Emergency unfolds at Essex football match as ambulance calledWaltham Abbey supporter taken to hospital after falling ill during half-time at Billericay Town FC’s Essex match. Medical teams and ambulance attended.Colchester Gazette · 15 Nov, 09:10
Emergency unfolds at Essex football match as ambulance calledWaltham Abbey supporter taken to hospital after falling ill during half-time at Billericay Town FC’s Essex match. Medical teams and ambulance attended.Echo (Basildon) · 15 Nov, 09:10

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