Elland Road: Man arrested in connection with 'security threat' incident at Leeds United's stadium

Police have arrested a man in connection with the incident that caused the closure of Leeds United’s Elland Road stadium.
Tom Coates
By Tom Coates
Published 24th Mar 2023, 17:00 BST
Updated 26th Mar 2023, 10:39 BST
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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.”

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A 20-year-old man has now been arrested and a spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said “enquiries remain ongoing”.

Police were called to Elland Road following reports of a security threat to the premises.Police were called to Elland Road following reports of a security threat to the premises.
Police were called to Elland Road following reports of a security threat to the premises.

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."