Armed police locked down athletics stadium during European Championships in Birmingham

A major security operation involving armed police took place at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham on Saturday evening during the European Athletics Championships. Athletes were temporarily unable to leave the venue. The specific reason for the intervention was not disclosed.

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