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Championships Disrupted by Police Incident | Birmingham News
Saturday night at the European Championships in Birmingham turned chaotic when a police incident forced a shutdown, delaying transport and canceling six medal ceremonies. Athletes including Amy Hunt and Dina Asher-Smith were stranded after events, with West Midlands Police arresting a man in his thirties on suspicion of fraud. Gold-medal-winning relay teams were bused to a nearby training center, while organizers apologized for the disruption and pledged to reschedule ceremonies. Safety remained the top priority, and by Sunday morning, operations resumed normally — though fans and athletes…
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