Police arrest man following security threat to Leeds

Leeds received a threat via social media.
A security threat forced the closure of Leeds’ Elland Road stadium, its offices and club shop (Mike Egerton/PA)
A security threat forced the closure of Leeds’ Elland Road stadium, its offices and club shop (Mike Egerton/PA)

West Yorkshire Police have arrested a 42-year-old man as they investigate a security threat which forced the closure of Leeds’ Elland Road stadium.

Police evacuated the ground, its offices and club shop before carrying out checks after Leeds received a threat via social media.

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