Athletics medal ceremonies postponed after fraud arrest
Transport was also delayed because of the arrest, leading to crowds building up outside the venue.
At the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, medal ceremonies were postponed on Saturday after a man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of fraud. The event at the Alexander Stadium was also met with suspended transport and a large police presence. Crowd members reported being held outside by security staff for over an hour after the event concluded, with a final statement from Birmingham 2026 acknowledging the delays and expressing gratitude for the crowd's patience.
The official account on X confirmed the cancellation of the medal ceremonies due to the incident and apologized for the significant delays in leaving the venue.
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