Watch heartwarming moment hero doctor is given standing ovation for saving Newcastle fan’s life after Spurs game halted

A HERO doctor received a standing ovation after saving a fan’s life at St James’ Park.

Newcastle supporter Tom Pritchard acted after a fellow fan suffered a suspected heart attack in the stands on Sunday.

The A&E doc leapt from his seat to perform CPR before medics with defibrillators could get to the patient during Newcastle’s Premier League clash with Tottenham.

And the Toon Army were quick to show their appreciation as they applauded him once his job was done.

Speaking to , Dr Pritchard was eager to pay tribute to the other medical staff involved at the stadium.

He said: “I had a friend helping out, another two doctors – St John’s (Ambulance) were brilliant, the club doctor came over as well to lend a hand.

“It really wasn’t just me, but when I was walking back to my seat and 10,000 fans in the Gallowgate were chanting ‘hero’ at me, that was one of the best moments of my life.”

Players also paid tribute to the hero doc, with striker Allan Saint-Maximin tweeting to ask for his contact details so he could thank him personally.

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Ref Andre Marriner stopped play as Spurs’ defender Sergio Reguilon spotted the emergency from the pitch.

Eric Dier then ran over to the dugout to call for a medical staffer to sprint into the stands with a crucial defibrillator.

The Magpies later confirmed the male supporter was ‘stable and responsive’ in hospital.

A club statement read: “NUFC can confirm that a supporter who required emergency medical treatment during today’s game at St James’ Park is stable and responsive in hospital.”

The incident happened two minutes before half-time, with the visitors 2-1 up thanks to goals from Tanguy Ndombele and Harry Kane.

Speaking during the break in play, Sky Sports pundit David Ginola called on all fans to learn CPR.

The Frenchman himself suffered a heart attack back in 2017 and said it is ‘vital’ that more people know how to give the life-saving treatment.