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08/16 10:03 CDT Police arrest man on suspicion of fraud after security incident
at European athletics championships
Police arrest man on suspicion of fraud after security incident at European
athletics championships
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) --- Police have made one arrest after a security
incident caused transportation delays for fans and athletes leaving Alexander
Stadium following Saturday night's session at the European track-and-field
championships in Birmingham.
Medal ceremonies were postponed to Sunday, when West Midlands Police said that
a man in his 30s had been arrested on suspicion of fraud. He remains in custody.
Police said in a statement that around 8:15 p.m. Saturday "concerns were raised
after a man was found in an area of Alexander Stadium with the wrong
accreditation."
"As a precaution, security measures were put in place and transport for the
championship staff and athletes were suspended," the statement said. "This then
led to delays to transport from the stadium for the wider public."
Police said there was "no immediate risk to the public."
Fans had waited in long lines while transport was suspended. Just past 11 p.m.
Saturday, organizers posted an apology on social media for "significant delays"
and that bus service would "gradually begin to take place."
"The safety and wellbeing of our spectators, athletes, workforce and the wider
championships family will always be our first priority," Birmingham 2026 said
in a statement.
The stadium is located outside the city center.
"We recognize that the delays presented challenges for those affected and would
like to thank everyone for their patience, understanding and cooperation
throughout the evening," organizers said.
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