West Yorkshire Police have arrested a 20-year-old man as they examine a security threat which compelled the closure of Leeds’ Elland Road stadium.
Police evacuated the bottom, its workplaces and membership store earlier than finishing up checks after Leeds acquired a threat through social media.
West Yorkshire Police stated: “Officers have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with the incident and enquiries remain ongoing.”
The police stated earlier on Friday they’d been referred to as to attend Elland Road “following reports of a security threat to the premises”.
The assertion added: “Investigations are currently ongoing to establish the credibility of that threat. The report was received at 9:49pm on Thursday night.”
A Leeds assertion learn: “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 Premier League is on maintain this week due to the final worldwide break earlier than the season finishes.
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