Elland Road stadium closed due to security threat

Police are at the ground

Elland Road Stadium
Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 24th Mar 2023
Last updated 24th Mar 2023

Parts of Elland Road have been closed today with a police presence there.

The offices, ticket office, Foundation offices and club shop are shut at the moment.

A Police statement said:

"Police were called to attend at Elland Road football stadium following reports of a security threat to the premises.

"Investigations are currently ongoing to establish the credibility of that threat.

"The report was received at 9:49pm last night (23/3)."

A Club statement said:

"Leeds United’s offices, ticket office, Foundation offices and club shop at Elland Road will be closed until further notice on the advice of the police.

"We apologise for any inconvenience and we will inform the public when normal service resumes."

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