Leyton Orient match ABANDONED after desperate fans run onto pitch to stop game for medical emergency in stands

LEYTON ORIENT’S clash with Lincoln was abandoned on Tuesday night due to a medical emergency.

Orient led 1-0 in the 84th minute when the match was halted.

Prior to the game being stopped, supporters invaded the pitch and sat on the field of play in a desperate attempt to halt the match at Brisbane Road so the stricken fan could receive attention.

Both sets of players were eventually taken off the field as the game was suspended until further notice.

Nearly an hour after the game had been stopped, Orient confirmed on social media that it would not be restarting.

They tweeted: “This evening’s match will not be restarted due to the ongoing medical emergency in the East Stand.

“All of our hopes are prayers are with the supporter and his loved ones at this incredibly distressing time.”

And Lincoln shared their best wishes, adding: “Tonight’s match at Brisbane Road will not be restarted due to the ongoing medical emergency.

“All our thoughts are with the Orient supporter at this time.”

Sadly the fan in question, Derek Reynolds, passed away as a result of the incident.

Derek was thought to have had a heart attack, the  reported. 

Despite the best efforts by other fans and paramedics, he tragically died at the age of 74.

The club have since that paid tribute to Derek following the horrific event.