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It's been reported it was halted because of a medical emergency.

It's been reported the Atherstone ball game was halted because of a medical emergency.

The shrove Tuesday tradition that's in its 821st year got underway on Long Street in the town.

A social media post from the organisers of the game says "one of their stewards took ill and was seen to immediately by a first responder.

He received the best care on site and that is carrying on at hospital."

Today seen the whole community pull together in the most serious situation we could be in. One of our longest serving...

Posted by Atherstone Ball Game Official on Tuesday, February 25, 2020

 

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