Play halted at Newcastle vs Tottenham after fan collapses: Reports

Newcastle

United's Premier League clash with

Tottenham Hotspur

at St James' Park on Sunday was suspended after a fan collapsed in the crowd, Britain's Independent website reported.

Spurs were leading 2-1 in the 41st minute when referee

Andre Marriner

halted the match after players brought the medical emergency in the crowd to his attention.

After a brief wait, Marriner took the players off the pitch.