Police arrest a man on suspicion of fraud after a security incident at Alexander Stadium during the European track-and-field championships in Birmingham on Saturday night. The incident leads to disruption for people trying to leave the venue, including fans and athletes, and contributes to transportation delays.
Multiple outlets report that West Midlands Police say there is no immediate risk to the public. Police also say the arrested man is in his 30s and is questioned, with at least one outlet noting he remains in custody. Several reports attribute the incident to a man being found with incorrect accreditation.
As a result, organisers postpone medal ceremonies scheduled for Saturday evening and suspend or disrupt some transport services. Outlets describe crowd-control and travel delays lasting into the later evening, with event staff and transport providers gradually resuming services. Organisers apologise to spectators and thank them for their patience while services begin to return to normal.
