Man arrested, athletes stuck and medal ceremonies delayed in armed police operation at European Championships

A huge security operation involving armed police meant some athletes did not get home until gone midnight on Sunday

Medal ceremonies at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham were postponed after a man was arrested on suspicion of fraud.

Athletes unable to reach hotels until after midnight Man arrested on suspicion of fraud Dozens of athletes, including Britain’s Amy Hunt, and thousands of spectators were caught up in a massive security operation involving armed police at the European Athletics Championships on Saturday night. Buses were not allowed

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

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

In a crowded field, the 30-year-old emerged on the home straight to cross the line in third.

While the international federation reinstated Russian and Belarusian swimmers in April, the European governing body insisted on maintaining neutrality criteria for the competition as the war in Ukraine continues.

While the international federation reinstated Russian and Belarusian swimmers in April, the European governing body insisted on maintaining neutrality criteria for the competition as the war in Ukraine continues.

Daniel Wiffen finishes out of the medals in 800m freestyle final

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