Athletics medal ceremonies postponed after police arrest

Medal ceremonies at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham were postponed on Saturday evening and transport services suspended after a man was arrested on suspicion of fraud.

A man in his 30s was arrested at the European Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium

Police incident postpones medal ceremonies at European Athletics Championships in Birmingham  lbc.co.uk

Transport was also delayed because of the arrest, leading to crowds building up outside the venue.

West Midlands Police said a man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of fraud and remained in custody for questioning