Tom Lockyer stable and responsive after suffering cardiac arrest in abandoned Bournemouth vs Luton match

Tom Lockyer is stable and responsive after suffering a cardiac arrest in the abandoned match between Bournemouth and Luton.

The score was level at 1-1 just before the hour mark when the Hatters defender collapsed with nobody close to him.

Luton boss Rob Edwards ran onto the pitch as players were ushered away, with some in distress at what had just happened.

Referee Simon Hooper paused play and both teams made their way to the touchline as Lockyer received extended medical treatment from paramedics before leaving the pitch on a stretcher.

Luton have now confirmed the 29-year-old is stable in hospital and undergoing further tests.

The club posted the following update on X, formerly know as Twitter: «Our medical staff have confirmed that the Hatters captain suffered cardiac arrest on the pitch, but was responsive by the time he was taken off on the stretcher.

»He received further treatment inside the stadium, for which we once again thank the medical teams from both sides.

«Tom was transferred to hospital, where we can reassure supporters that he is stable and currently undergoing further tests with his family at his bedside.

»We would like to thank everyone for their support, concern and loving messages for Locks."

The match was suspended in the 65th minute, with a tannoy message at the Vitality Stadium saying players and managers would decide if the game will resume.

After a lengthy delay, the match was called off, as both Bournemouth and Luton emerged from the dressing rooms to applaud the fans, with Hatters boss Edwards visibly emotional.

Lockyer previously collapsed during the Championship play-off final in May before making a full recovery.

An earlier statement from Luton read: «We are sorry to all supporters present that