Leeds United announce Elland Road reopening after security threat
Leeds United announce the reopening of Elland Road following a security threat that forced the closure of the stadium and club shop… as police confirm they have arrested a 20-year-old man
- Leeds United have reopened Elland Road on Sunday after a security threat
- The threat forced the closure of the stadium, its offices and the club store
- A 20-year-old man was arrested ‘in connection with the incident’ on Saturday
West Yorkshire Police have informed Leeds that Elland Road is allowed to reopen after arresting a 20-year-old man on Saturday following a security threat.
The threat forced the stadium to close on Friday as police evacuated the ground, its offices and the club shop before carrying out checks after Leeds received a threat via social media.
But on Sunday morning, a statement from the club read: ‘Leeds have been informed by West Yorkshire Police that Elland Road is allowed to reopen, with immediate effect. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank the public for their support.
They were called to Elland Road on Friday “following reports of a threat to the security of the facility.”
Police said on Saturday that a 20-year-old man had been arrested “in connection with the incident and investigations are continuing.”
Leeds was forced to close Elland Road on police advice after a security threat on Friday.
As previously reported, Sportsmail understood that the threat was made by a user on social media and informed the police on Thursday night.
Officers then opened an investigation to “establish the credibility of the threat” and visited Elland Road on Friday morning to check if the ground was safe.
West Yorkshire Police said in a statement: “Police have been called to the Elland Road football stadium following reports of a threat to the security of the facility.” The report was received at 9:49 p.m. Thursday night.
Leeds confirmed on Friday: ‘Leeds United offices, the ticket office, Foundation offices and the club shop on Elland Road will be closed until further notice on the advice of the police.
“We apologize for any inconvenience and will inform the public when normal service resumes.”
Elland Road was closed for the rest of the day, as well as on Saturday. Leeds’ next home game isn’t until April 4 against Nottingham Forest.
West Yorkshire Police arrived on Friday to carry out urgent checks on the temporarily closed ground.