THE National League clash between Barnet and Southend United was forced to stop after a linesman suffered a freak injury.
Echo sports reporter Chris Phillips reported that the linesman had fallen over and sustained an unfortunate injury.
This then forced the linesman to be forced off in a wheelchair.
The official went down in the 32nd minute of play as referee Sam Mulhall temporarily stopped play.
This freak injury then caused a six-minute delay in proceedings.
Fourth official Constantine Hatzidakis eventually took over responsibility before the match was resumed.
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Video footage captured from Phillips at Barnet’s Hive London Stadium showed the official being wheeled off by the side of the pitch in a wheelchair.
The linesmen for the match are Daniel D’Urso and Ross Murphy, though it is not yet clear who was replaced.
More to follow.
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