Elland Road: Man arrested in connection with 'security threat' incident at Leeds United's stadium - YEP 24/3/23
Police have arrested a man in connection with the incident that caused the closure of Leeds United’s Elland Road stadium.
Tom Coates
Police were called to Elland Road following reports of a
security threat to the premises and investigations were launched to establish
the credibility of the threat. The club’s offices were closed on the advice of
police, as was the club shop.
Earlier today, West Yorkshire Police said: “Police were
called to attend at Elland Road football stadium following reports of a
security threat to the premises. Investigations are currently ongoing to
establish the credibility of that threat. The report was received at 9:49pm
last night.”
A 20-year-old man has now been arrested and a spokesperson
for West Yorkshire Police said “enquiries remain ongoing”.
An earlier statement issued by Leeds United read: “Leeds
United’s offices, ticket office, Foundation offices and club shop at Elland
Road will be closed until further notice on the advice of the police. We
apologise for any inconvenience and we will inform the public when normal
service resumes."