Everton’s Premier League game against Newcastle was delayed for seven minutes after a man tied himself to the goal post in an apparent protest.
The second half was barely five minutes old when the game was stopped after a protester tied himself to the goalpost at the Gwladys Street End and was only removed after half-a-dozen people and bolt croppers were deployed.
The man was then led away by police and stewards before the game was restarted.
The 21-year-old was staging a protest representing the views of a group called Just Stop Oil who are concerned about new oil fields in the North Sea.
The incident came during a crucial Premier League fixture for Everton, whose poor recent form has seen them pulled into the relegation battle. Going into the game, they were just outside the top three on goal difference.
The game was goalless against Newcastle at the time of the protest.