Man arrested as armed police hold athletes for two hours at European Championships

Heptathlon champion Kate O’Connor was due to receive her medal on Saturday night, but the ceremony was pushed to Sunday after an announcement circulated by organisers as competition continued.

Medal ceremonies at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham were postponed on Saturday evening and transport was suspended after a man was arrested on suspicion of fraud, leaving fans and athletes stranded at Alexander Stadium.

Members of the crowd reported being held outside by security staff for more than an hour after the event finished, with a large police presence at the scene.