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B.C. Lions player tackles pantsless fan who ran onto field during game

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WATCH: Marcell Young of the B.C. Lions took matters into his own hands when a streaker hit the field in the team's home opener – Jun 17, 2018

B.C. Lions defensive back Marcell Young had four tackles in his team’s 22-10 victory over the Montreal Alouettes at B.C. Place on Saturday night.

But it was a hit that didn’t end up in the box score that fans will remember most.

During a break in the second quarter, Young hit a pantsless and shoeless fan who ran onto the field at B.C. Place.

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The fan lay motionless for several moments before he was apprehended and hauled off by security personnel.

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A spokesperson for B.C. Place said the fan cut his foot during the incident and was treated by ambulance staff at the stadium.

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The spokesperson also confirmed that the fan has been banned from B.C. Place for a year.

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This is not the first time B.C. Place security has had to deal with disruptions on the field of play.

The final few minutes of a 2016 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Canada and Mexico were marred by a number of fans on the pitch.

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In one case, a fan was tackled by a member of Team Canada’s staff.

— With files from The Canadian Press

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