Athletics medal ceremonies postponed after fraud arrest
Medal ceremonies at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham were postponed following a fraud-related arrest. The incident caused significant transport disruptions and security delays for thousands of spectators leaving the stadium.
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Image caption, Thousands of members of the crowd were unable to leave the event as transport was suspended
Medal ceremonies at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham were postponed after a man was arrested on suspicion of fraud.
Transport at the Alexander Stadium tournament was also suspended on Saturday as a result of the arrest and necessary security procedures.
Members of the crowd reported being held outside by security staff for more than an hour after the event finished, with a large police presence at the scene.
The evening session concluded with Great Britain winning a pair of gold medals in the men's and women's 4x100m relays.
Tournament organisers said transport was suspended while the necessary security measures took place, but operations had returned to normal in the early hours of Sunday.
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