Elland Road incident: Police issue arrest update as investigations into Leeds United stadium incident continue

Leeds United’s Elland Road stadium has been closed to the public as police investigate a “security threat”.

Emergency services have been spotted outside of the ground this morning, prompting the club to issue a statement. Leeds United said: “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.

The YEP understands that, while barriers outside the ground are being removed, the stadium inside remains in ‘lockdown’.

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