OXFORD United have clarified that footage of a supporter receiving medical treatment after a cardiac arrest was not being broadcast live by a cameraman.
A U’s fan suffered a cardiac arrest in the north stand during the home game against Portsmouth on Saturday.
The match was delayed for more than half an hour in the first half while the supporter received treatment, and the fan is now recovering in hospital.
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In a statement, United said regarding the cameraman in the east stand: “The operator was not filming the incident for broadcast purposes and no footage of the response was broadcast live.
“They were following approved protocols for incidents of this nature. The operator was assisting the off-site production team in getting a clear understanding of the situation, with this also then helping the EFL and its partners to review incidents and improve processes should events such as this occur in the future.
“Following this incident, we will however review whether this role could have been fulfilled from a more suitable camera position in the stadium.
“We would like to remind supporters that we do not tolerate any form of aggression or inappropriate behaviour or language towards anyone at the Kassam Stadium.
“We also do not accept any of this behaviour online, which we have sadly seen following the incident.
“We would also like to thank the north stand supporters who quickly alerted stewards, police and medical staff to the emergency.
“For future reference, if you witness a medical emergency at the stadium, please immediately notify the nearest steward, who will inform the crowd medical team.
“This team are a dedicated group of professionals, and they will coordinate with stewards and match officials if necessary. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.”