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European Championships security scare keeps fans and athletes stuck at stadium

The Guardian Sport Sunday 16 August 2026, 10:25 UTC By Sean Ingle at Alexander Stadium, Birmingham 1 min read
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Athletes unable to reach hotels until after midnightMan arrested on suspicion of fraudDozens 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 to leave the Alexander Stadium for well over an hour as police conducted searches, and athletes, officials and fans were kept in the dark as to what was going on.

  • 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 to leave the Alexander Stadium for well over an hour as police conducted searches, and athletes, officials and fans were kept in the dark as to what was going on.

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European Championships (ORG) Britain (LOCATION) Amy Hunt (PERSON) the European Athletics Championships (ORG) the Alexander Stadium (LOCATION)
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