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."
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