Olympic athlete asks for asylum in UK
An Olympic athlete has walked into a police station in Leeds and asked for asylum in the UK.
It is understood the male competitor turned up at the Bridewell Police Station, in the city centre.
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It is understood the male competitor turned up at the Bridewell Police Station, in the city centre.
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